This is also known as thelaw of conservation of energy. The first law of thermodynamics is the application of the conservation of energy principle to heat and thermodynamic processes. The first law makes use of the key concepts of internal energy, heat, and system work. It is used extensively in the discussion of heat engines.
Definition of associate. 1 : closely connected (as in function or office) with another : sharing in responsibility or authority associate judges. 2 : having secondary or subordinate status associate membership in a society.
Definition of Affiliate. As used in this Agreement, an Affiliate of the Company shall mean a parent, subsidiary, brother or sister corporation or other corporation or entity which controls the Company or which the Company controls or which is under common control with the Company.