Talking with. 1  a normal voice approximates to a sound pressure level of 70 dB. 2  a raised voice approximates to a sound pressure level of 76 dB. 3  a very loud voice approximates to a sound pressure level of 82 dB.  a shouting voice approximates to a sound pressure level of 88 dB.
drop dead date. Also found in: Financial, Acronyms, Wikipedia. drop dead date. n. a provision in a contract or a court order which sets the last date an event must take place (such as payment) or otherwise certain consequences will automatically follow, such as cancelling the contract, taking property or entering a judgment.
13th Sep 2006 10:38. Hi Karen, A fixed term contract is one which has pre-defined expiry date or event, whereas a temporary contract is when where the employment term is intended to be for a limited time period however the exact date of expiry is not known. fixed-term contract will automatically expire at the end of its term. A temporary contract is to cover short term gaps in staffing. Normally issued on an open basis with a set notice period.