derivative

derivative
de·riv·a·tive 1 /də-'ri-və-tiv/ n: a contract or security that derives its value from that of an underlying asset (as another security) or from the value of a rate (as of interest or currency exchange) or index of asset value (as a stock index)
◇ Derivatives often take the form of customized contracts transacted outside of security exchanges, while other contracts, such as standard index options and futures, are openly traded on such exchanges. Derivatives often involve a forward contract.
derivative 2 adj
1: arising out of or dependent on the existence of something else compare direct
2: of, relating to, or being a derivative
a derivative transaction
de·riv·a·tive·ly adv

Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. . 1996.

derivative
I adjective ascribable, attributable, caused, coming from, consequent, consequential, derivate, derivational, derived, deriving, descendant, descended, ensuing, evolved, following, hereditary, imitative, resultant, resulting, secondary, sequent, subordinate, subsequent, subsidiary, vicarious associated concepts: derivative action, derivative authority, derivative deed, derivative jurisdiction, derivative liabilities, derivative powers, derivative rights, derivative stockholder's suit, derivative title II index ancillary (subsidiary), consequence (conclusion), consequential (deducible), dependent, offshoot

Burton's Legal Thesaurus. . 2006


derivative
adj.
Coming from, influenced by, or originating in someone or something else.
n.
Something that comes from another person or source.
v.
derive

The Essential Law Dictionary. — Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. . 2008.


derivative
A financial instrument whose value is based on the value of an underlying security, such as a commodity, currency, or bond. The most common derivatives are futures, options, and swaps. They are used to manage risk and fluctuations in the value of the underlying security but are often risky and complicated investments.
Category: Business, LLCs & Corporations

Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary. . 2009.

derivative
A derivative, derivatives or derivative contracts are financial instruments whose value derives from the value and characteristics of underlying products. The underlying assets (often referred to as the "underlying" or "underlier") are extremely varied and range from commodities, currencies and indices to individual shares. The main feature of a derivative is that it allows the user to take an exposure in relation to the underlying asset without actually requiring a direct investment in it. Derivatives include futures, options and swaps.
For UK corporation tax purposes, derivative contracts are defined as contracts that satisfy the conditions contained in Schedule 26 to the Finance Act 2002.
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A contract that operates and is valued by reference to the value or performance of an underlying asset, entity, rate, index or instrument. Underlying assets range from commodities, currencies, debt obligations and indices to individual equity shares and baskets of equities. Derivatives allow the user to take on exposure to an underlying asset without actually requiring a direct investment in the asset. Derivatives include futures, options and swaps.
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Practical Law Dictionary. Glossary of UK, US and international legal terms. . 2010.

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