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enterprise — An undertaking, a project, especially an undertaking or project involving hazard. United States v Ybanez (CC Tex) 53 F 536, 538. Initiative; readiness to engage. See business enterprise; gift enterprise; joint enterprise; military enterprise … Ballentine's law dictionary
Enterprise — En ter*prise, n. [F. enterprise, fr. entreprendre to undertake; entre between (L. inter) + prendre to take. See {Inter}, and {Emprise}.] 1. That which is undertaken; something attempted to be performed; a work projected which involves activity,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
engage — verb (engaged; engaging) Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French engager, from en + gage pledge, gage Date: 15th century transitive verb 1. to offer (as one s word) as security for a debt or cause 2. a. obsolete to entangle or entrap in or… … New Collegiate Dictionary
enterprise — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from entreprendre to undertake, from entre inter + prendre to take more at prize Date: 15th century 1. a project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky 2. readiness to … New Collegiate Dictionary
Enterprise for High School Students — Established in 1969, Enterprise for High School Students (EHSS) is a San Francisco city wide youth development agency that guides teens to explore career interests, find and retain jobs, and engage in experiential learning. Mission The mission of … Wikipedia
enterprise — n. 1 an undertaking, esp. a bold or difficult one. 2 (as a personal attribute) readiness to engage in such undertakings (has no enterprise). 3 a business firm. Phrases and idioms: enterprise zone Brit. a depressed (usu. urban) area where State… … Useful english dictionary
engage — In the oldest sense of the term, to give as a gage or pledge; to pledge property as security. To take part in; to be employed in, however the employment may arise. Anno: 15 ALR 1283. To cooperate actively or take part in an enterprise. Benefit… … Ballentine's law dictionary
Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act — The Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (AETA) is a United States federal law introduced by Republican Thomas Petri of Wisconsin. The final version of the bill, recently passed by both the United States Senate and the House of Representatives, was… … Wikipedia
USS Enterprise (CVN-65) — USS Enterprise (CVN 65), formerly CVA(N) 65, is the world s first nuclear powered aircraft carrier and the eighth U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name. Like her predecessor of World War II fame, she is nicknamed the Big E . At 1,123 feet (342.3 m) … Wikipedia
USS Enterprise (CV-6) — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Enterprise. USS Enterprise (CV 6) USS Enterprise (CV 6) … Wikipédia en Français
