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Margin Agreement: The agreement governing customers' margin accounts.

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA): A multilateral agreement negotiated by the United States, Canada and Mexico that sets forth agreements to lower and/or eliminate unfair trade barriers that affect the trade of goods and serv . . . View Full Definition

North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act: P.L. 103-182 (December 8, 1993) approved and implemented the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). NAFTA pertains to cross-border trade between the United States, Mexico, and Canada. . . . View Full Definition

Nondisclosure Agreement: A contract restricting an employee from disclosing confidential or proprietary information.

Noncompete Agreement: A contract restricting an employee from obtaining employment with a competitor within a specified industry, distance and/or time frame.

Net Profit Margin: Net income divided by sales; the amount of each sales dollar left over after all expenses have been paid.

Note Agreement: A contract for privately placed debt.

Net Operating Margin: The ratio of net operating income to net sales.

Operating Profit Margin: The ratio of operating profit to net sales.

OTC Margin Stock: Shares traded over-the-counter that can be used as margin securities under Regulation T.