What Is a "Disaster"? What Are Three Types of Disasters

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Essay

What is a "disaster"? What are three types of disasters? Give an example of each.

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Definitions:

Cooling-Off Period

A statutorily defined period during which purchasers in door-to-door sales may change their minds and rescind a contract.

Bill of Exchange

A written order used in international trade that binds one party to pay a fixed sum of money to another party at a predetermined future date.

Cheque

A written, dated, and signed instrument that directs a bank to pay a specific sum of money to the bearer or the person/entity named on it.

Interest Act

A law governing the calculation and payment of interest due on debts or loans, to prevent usury and unfair practices.