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Call: An utterance of a line judge declaring that a play was outside of the play area

Put-Call Parity: Applies to derivative products. Option pricing principle that says, given a stock's price, a put and call of the same class must have a static price relationship because arbitrage opportunit . . . View Full Definition

Callable Bond: A callable bond can be redeemed by the issuer before it matures if that provision is included in the terms of the bond agreement, or deed of trust. Bonds are typically called when interest r . . . View Full Definition

Margin Call: To protect the margin loans they make, brokers issue a margin call if your equity in your margin account falls below the required maintenance level of at least 25%. If you get a margin call, . . . View Full Definition

Function Call: A function call is another way to refer to calling a method that has been declared and defined elsewhere. For instance: methodname():,

Caller Id: A feature in some satellite receivers that displays the caller's telephone number on your TV if the phone rings while you're watching TV.

On-Call Pay: Additional compensation awarded to employees who are required to remain on call during off-duty hours.

On-Call Time: Used to define periods of time when an employee is off duty but is required to remain on or close to the company premises or to respond to a call or page within a specified period of time, r . . . View Full Definition

Callippic Cycle: A period of four Metonic cycles equal to 76 Julian years, or 27,759 days. Devised by Callippus, a Greek astronomer, about 350 B.C., as a suggested improvement on the Metonic cycle for a peri . . . View Full Definition

Covered Call Writing Strategy: A short call option position in which the writer owns the number of shares of the underlying stock represented by the option contracts. Covered calls generally limit the risk the writer take . . . View Full Definition