Plain Vanilla: A term that refers to a relatively simple derivative financial instrument, usually a swap or other derivative that is issued with standard features.

 

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Plain Vanilla: A term that refers to a relatively simple derivative financial instrument, usually a swap or other derivative that is issued with standard features.

Plain Text: Text in an email message that includes no formatting code.

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Plaintiff: A person who brings an action, the party who complains or sues in a personal action and is so named on the record.

Vanilla Issue: A securities and options exchange in Vancouver, British Columbia, (Canada), specializing in venture capital companies.

Plain Cutter: A milling cutter with cutting teeth on the periphery (circumference) only.

Plain: tea taster's term to denote dull liquor with sour taste

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Coastal Plain: An area of low relief along a continental margin that is underlain by thick, gently dipping sediments.

Flood Plain: Level land that may be submerged by flood waters.