underdealing

Meanings

• noun

  The illegal act of selling securities in violation of securities laws or regulations.

  - "Insider trading and bribery are common forms of underdealing."
  - "The company's CEO was arrested for underdealing in securities."

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Variants

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underdrawing , underdrawings

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Etymology

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Underdealing is derived from the term 'under the table,' which refers to secret or illicit activities.

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Trivia

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1. Underdealing was a common practice during the stock market crash of 1929.

2. The term 'under the table' originated from the practice of conducting illegal deals while hiding them from view.

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Related Concepts

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1. Securities fraud: Securities fraud is a broader term that refers to any deceptive or manipulative practices related to the buying or selling of securities.

2. Insider trading: Insider trading is a specific form of underdealing where individuals use non-public information to make trades for their personal gain.

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Culture

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Underdealing has been a significant theme in various forms of literature, particularly in thriller and crime genres. It is often portrayed as a dangerous and morally corrupt activity.

How to Memorize "underdealing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a secretive deal being made in a dimly lit room.
   - Imagine a hand exchange of cash for securities.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with illegal activities and secrecy.
   - Think of underdealing as a hidden or clandestine activity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember UNDERDEALING as an acronym for Unlawful, Non-transparent, Deceptive, Exclusive, Alone, Illegal, and Greedy.
   - Think of the word 'under' as meaning 'hidden' or 'secret'.

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