the plant or animal tissue rich in such molecules, considered as a food source supplying essential amino acids to the body. (formerly) a substance thought to be the essential nitrogenous component of all organic bodies. Biochemistry. of the nature of or containing protein.
2014-6) the minimum required interest rates for loans made in February 2014: Short Term (demand loans and loans with terms of up to 3 years): 0.30%. -Mid-Term (loans from 3-9 years): 1.97%. -Long-Term (over 9 years): 3.56%. The Long-term tax-exempt rate for Section 382 ownership changes in February 2014 is 3.56%.
Legal Rate Of Interest. The highest rate of interest that can be legally charged on any type of debt. The legal rate of interest applies to all types of debt, although this rate may differ from one type of debt to another. This limit is set to prevent lenders from charging excessive rates of interest to borrowers. Next Up.