While the moment in time at which a particular nucleus decays is unpredictable, a collection of atoms of a radioactive nuclide decays exponentially at a rate described by a parameter known as the half-life, usually given in units of years when discussing dating techniques.
DEFINITION of 'Attachment'. A legal term referring to the action of seizing property in anticipation of a favorable ruling for a plaintiff who claims to be owed money by the defendant. Next Up.
In the simplest terms, a trust is a three-party arrangement in which the founder of. the trust (commonly known as the donor, grantor, or settlor) transfers legal title of the. trust property (a res) to a trustee (a fiduciary with respect to the property) to hold and to.