staggered terms. Membership terms for a firm's directors that expire in different years. A firm with 12 directors might have 4-year terms with 3 seats up for election each year. Staggered terms make it more difficult for a raider to gain control of a board.
Definition of mood disorder. : any of several psychological disorders (as major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder) characterized by abnormalities of emotional state âcalled also affective disorder.
Examples of Mood Disorders. Mood disorders are characterized by changes or disturbances in a person's mood. Postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and cyclothymia are examples of mood disorders, each of which has its own set of symptoms. slide 1 of 4.