Category: C
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Compensatory damages
In law, damages awarded to reimburse the injured party only for the actual loss incurred. Punitive or exemplary damages are not considered compensatory. In a lawsuit, money awarded to an injured individual to repay that person for the actual costs that have resulted from the injury. The damages should restore the injured party to his…
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Compensation point
In botany, the light intensity at which the rate of photosynthesis and the rate of respiration in the leaf are equal.
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Compensation management
In labor relations, the development and implementation of policies to ensure that employees are paid fairly for their efforts. All salaries, incentives, and fringe benefits paid to managers in return for their services to the organization.
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Compensation cafeteria
In labor relations, a flexible compensation package that permits employees to choose the most beneficial form of pay from a variety of alternatives.
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Compensable factors
Certain qualities common to all jobs.
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Compazine
A commercial preparation of prochlorperazine.
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Compatible needs
The needs of a potential mate that are the same as the needs possessed by the partner, complementary needs.
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Compartment syndrome
The shock-like state that follows release of a limb after a long period of compression is brought about by compression of the arterial blood supply to a muscular compartment. An acute or chronic condition caused by exercise or injury and characterized by pain and swollen muscle tissue. The swelling produces an increased pressure of the…
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Comparison shopping
A method by which a person checks out several articles of the same kind for quality, quantity, and price.
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Comparison level
The outcome that individuals feel is appropriate from a relationship, derived from prior experiences as well as the perception of other’s satisfaction in similar relationships.