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| bill of health |
a certificate given to a ship captain in one port, stating whether there is any infectious disease in the port or aboard the ship at the time of departure, to be shown on entering the next port. |
| CD2 |
abbreviation of "certificate of deposit," a document issued by a savings institution stating that the named person has a specified sum of money on deposit. |
| certificate |
to attest to or affirm by certificate. [2/6 definitions] |
| certified |
having or verified by a certificate. [1/2 definitions] |
| certified public accountant |
an accountant who has received an official state certificate for having fulfilled the legal requirements of that state. |
| CPA |
abbreviation of "Certified Public Accountant," an accountant who has received an official state certificate for having fulfilled the legal requirements of that state. |
| credential |
(usu. pl.) evidence of such entitlement, usu. in writing, such as a document, license, certificate, or letter of recommendation. [1/2 definitions] |
| debenture |
a certificate issued by a custom house authorizing the refund of tariffs paid on imported goods that are re-exported. [1/2 definitions] |
| document |
a written or printed paper, often of a legal or official nature, that provides information, evidence, or proof of something, such as a birth certificate or marriage license. [2/4 definitions] |
| gift voucher |
(chiefly British) a coupon that is purchased and then given as a gift, entitling the receiver to select goods or services totaling the amount specified on the coupon; gift certificate. |
| gold certificate |
a certificate or note representing a share of the U.S. gold reserve, formerly issued to and redeemable by the public, but now issued only to Federal Reserve Banks. |
| JC |
abbreviation of "junior college," an educational institution that offers a two-year program equivalent to the first two years at a four-year college and that confers an associate degree or certificate. |
| junior college |
an educational institution that offers a two-year program equivalent to the first two years at a four-year college and that confers an associate degree or certificate. |
| nominative |
bearing the name of a person, as a certificate or share of stock. [1/4 definitions] |
| registration |
a certificate indicating that registration has taken place. [1/4 definitions] |
| scrip |
a certificate, receipt, list, or other short written document. [3 definitions] |
| ticket |
a license or other certificate, as of a pilot or ship's captain. [1/10 definitions] |
| undocumented |
not accompanied by a written record such as a receipt or certificate that can be used as proof of something. [1/2 definitions] |
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