Office of profit — An office of profit is a term used in a number of national constitutions to refer to executive appointments. A number of countries forbid members of the legislature from accepting an office of profit under the executive as a means to secure the… … Wikipedia
Profit — Pro fit, n. [F., fr. L. profectus advance, progress, profit, fr. profectum. See {Proficient}.] 1. Acquisition beyond expenditure; excess of value received for producing, keeping, or selling, over cost; hence, pecuniary gain in any transaction or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
profit — Most commonly, the gross proceeds of a business transaction less the costs of the transaction; i.e. net proceeds. Excess of revenues over expenses for a transaction; sometimes used synonymously with net income for the period. Gain realized from… … Black's law dictionary
Office of Special Affairs — Formation 1966 Type Department of Scientologists Legal status Non profit Purpose/focus Legal affairs and public relations Headquarters … Wikipedia
PROFIT — La difficulté, maintes fois soulignée, d’une définition du profit tient à trois types de raisons: en premier lieu, la non concordance du point de vue du comptable (généralement dominé par le souci fiscal) et de celui de l’économiste (préoccupé… … Encyclopédie Universelle
Office of the Telecommunications Authority — 電 訊 管 理 局 Agency overview Formed 1 July 1993 Headquarters Wan Chai, … Wikipedia
Office of the Americas — logo The Office of the Americas is a non profit organization based in Los Angeles, California and founded in April, 1983 by Theresa Bonpane, who along with her husband Blase Bonpane,continue as the Director and Founding Director, respectively, of … Wikipedia
Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation — Agency overview Agency executive Jonathan Greenblatt, Director Parent agency United States Domestic Policy Council The Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation is an office new to the Obama Administration, created within the White… … Wikipedia
Office Pirates — was a website for young men focused on mainly satirical humor, as it relates to Corporate America, a daily blend of funny videos, strange news and downloads, rolled up in an office themed wrapper .[1] The site was under the ownership of Time Inc… … Wikipedia
Office du niger — Panneau de présentation de l office du Niger au bord du barrage de Markala. L’office du Niger est un périmètre irrigué construit dans le Delta du fleuve Niger au Mali. Créé en 1932 par les … Wikipédia en Français