Medical Definition of Sexual sadism. Sexual sadism: Individuals with sexual sadism disorder have persistent fantasies in which sexual excitement results from inflicting psychological or physical suffering (including humiliation and terror) on a sexual partner. This disorder is different from minor acts of aggression in normal sexual activity; for example, rough sex.
total insurable value (TIV) A property insurance term referring to the sum of the full value of the insured's covered property, business income values, and any other covered property interests. Suggest an improvement or addition to the Insurance and Risk Management Glossary. Buy a print version of the Insurance and Risk Management Glossary.
Nature of contingent liabilities in accounting. A contingent liability is an amount that may be due depending on future events. Because it cannot be determined whether the amount must be paid until events unfold, the company's likelihood of loss is scored as one of the following: 1  Probable.2  The future event or events are likely to occur.. A contingent liability is an amount that may be due depending on future events. Because it cannot be determined whether the amount must be paid until events unfold, the company's likelihood of loss is scored as one of the following: 1  Probable. 2  The future event or events are likely to occur.