A common phrase often heard in business is that of âin liquidationâ and this is a specific legal status for a company having direct consequences for creditors, employees and directors alike. When companies get into trouble they will often enter into an agreement, such as a Company Voluntary Agreement which is a payment plan designed to get the firm back on track.
United States customary units are a system of measurements commonly used in the United States. The U.S. customary system developed from English units which were in use in the British Empire before American independence.
Imperial units. This article is about the post-1824 measures used in the British Empire and countries in the British sphere of influence. For the units used in England before 1824, see English units. For the system of weight, see Avoirdupois. For United States customary units, see United States customary units.