representative — rep·re·sen·ta·tive 1 adj 1: serving to represent 2 a: standing or acting for another esp. through delegated authority an agent acting in a representative capacity b: of, based on, or constituting a government in which the people are represented… … Law dictionary
capacity — ca·pac·i·ty n pl ties 1: a qualification, power, or ability (as to give consent or make a testament) created by operation of law 2: an individual s ability or aptitude; esp: mental ability as it relates to responsibility for the commission of a… … Law dictionary
representative — A person or thing that represents, or stands for, a number or class of persons or things, or that in some way corresponds to, stands for, replaces, or is equivalent to, another person or thing. Gaffney v. Unit Crane & Shovel Corp., D.C.Pa., 117 F … Black's law dictionary
capacity — Holding space, as the capacity of a ship or freight car; ability; legal competency; a person s ability to understand the nature and effect of the act in which he is engaged and the business which he is transacting. Tiger v Lozier, 124 Okla 260,… … Ballentine's law dictionary
Capacity building — often refers to assistance which is provided to entities, usually developing country societies, which have a need to develop a certain skill or competence, or for general upgrading of performance ability. Most capacity is built by societies… … Wikipedia
representative — A person appointed on behalf of another to carry out the acts and formalities required by customs rules. Representatives may be either Direct or Indirect. A representative must state who they are acting on behalf of, specify the type of… … Financial and business terms
capacity — [[t]kəpæ̱sɪti[/t]] ♦♦♦ capacities 1) N VAR: oft with poss, N for n/ ing, N to inf Your capacity for something is your ability to do it, or the amount of it that you are able to do. Our capacity for giving care, love and attention is limited...… … English dictionary
Representative at large — Large Large (l[aum]rj), a. [Compar. {Larger} (l[aum]r j[ e]r); superl. {Largest}.] [F., fr. L. largus. Cf. {Largo}.] 1. Exceeding most other things of like kind in bulk, capacity, quantity, superficial dimensions, or number of constituent units;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
representative — 1. adjective Typical; having the same properties of interest as a larger group. Are you sure this paper is representative of your childs writing? 2. noun a) One who may speak for another in a particular capacity, especially in negotiation. I will … Wiktionary
purchaser representative — USA If non accredited investors are solicited in a private placement of securities, the issuer must reasonably believe that each investor has sufficient knowledge and experience in financial and business matters, either alone or with the aid of a … Law dictionary
