Family name. The family name, positioned first, is passed on by the father to his children. It is estimated that there are around one hundred family names in common use, although some are far more common than others. The name Nguyá»n is estimated to be used by almost 40% of the Vietnamese population.
The Doldrums . The Doldrums, also known as the Equatorial Convergence Zone. The axis, or a portion of the broad trade wind of the tropics. This axis is the dividing line â¦ between the southeast trades and the northeast trades, of the Southern and Northern hemispheres converging around the equator.
quorum. n. the number of people required to be present before a meeting can conduct business. Unless stated differently in by-laws, articles, regulations, or other rules established by the organization, a quorum is usually a majority of members. quorum also might mean the number of members of a body defined as competent to transact business in the absence of the other members. The purpose of a quorum rule is to give decisions made by a quorum enough authority to allow binding action to be conducted.