tools of trade


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tools of trade

n. in bankruptcy law, the equipment a person requires in order to pursue his occupation, and is exempt from claims of creditors. They are also generally exempt from attachment by judgment creditors since it is important for a person to earn an income to support the family and pay creditors. (See: bankruptcy)

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In this case, however, the finished study stopped short at the garden gate or wall; there I was to assume command; and though Raffles carried the actual tools of trade of which he alone was master, it was on the understanding that for once I should control and direct their use.
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The targets is business people who contribute largely to the country's economy use pick-ups to transport their tools of trade like agricultural produce, construction industries et al to the markets.
NIC partners with Toyota Kenya to encourage purchase of pick-ups
He said that TDAP has envisaged a plan endeavouring to focus on trade expansion in particular regions, using the tried and tested marketing tools of trade delegations and exhibitions.
Trade and Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) to participate in 20 exhibitions in China

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