You have a muscle under your chin that when it gets tight it narrows the passageway in your throat and it's possible that is the reason for your throat to hurt. Here is how to release that muscle: Under your chin: Place your thumbs up under your chin near the front.
Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus. Staggered Terms. An arrangement whereby only a certain number of members of a board of directors are elected in a given year. For example, a board of directors may have 10 members serving five year, staggered terms where two new members are elected each year.
Staggered Terms. An arrangement whereby only a certain number of members of a board of directors are elected in a given year. For example, a board of directors may have 10 members serving five year, staggered terms where two new members are elected each year. In addition to giving the board consistency in its membership, staggered terms makes hostile takeovers more difficult because the potential acquirer can replace only so many directors at a time. staggered terms