What Is the Term for Contracts Based on (Derived From)

question 50

Multiple Choice

What is the term for contracts based on (derived from) some other asset-commodities, interest rates, credit, foreign exchange rates, equities, and mortgages?

• A) long-term yields
• B) financial derivatives
• C) bank bailouts
• D) insider swaps

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Definitions:

Slander and Libel

Defamation in two forms: slander, which is spoken defamation, and libel, which is defamation in a fixed medium such as writing or broadcasting.

Indecency

Conduct deemed inappropriate or offensive in a public context, often relating to nudity, sexuality, or impropriety.

Probable Cause

A reasonable ground for presumption of guilt in criminal cases, or the existence of evidence justifying legal action.

Reasonable Cause

A legally sufficient reason to believe that a specific act, condition, or event has occurred, often related to justifying police investigations or actions.