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.
The face amount is the amount of coverage you wish to provide your beneficiaries in the event of death. The cash value is the value that builds up in the policy. The minimum cash values are set by the Insurance Law and reflect an accumulation of your premiums after allowances for company expenses and claims.