White Collar Crime

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An illegal act such as fraud, embezzlement, bribery, etc., committed by a worker in business or administrative function.

White Goods

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Large domestic electrical appliances, such as cookers, washing machines, fridges, etc.

White Knight

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A company, individual, etc., who offers favourable terms in a takeover, usually saving the acquired company from a hostile takeover.

White Van Man

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A derogatory term for drivers of white commercial vans, who have a reputation for driving recklessly and intimidating car drivers by driving about three inches from their rear bumper.

Wholesale

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The sale of goods in large quantities, usually to retailers who then sell them for a profit.

Wholesale Bank

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A bank which provides services to large organisations, financial institutions, etc., rather than individual customers.

Widget

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A small program which is run by certain computers. A small device, switch, gadget, etc., whose name is not known.

Win-Win

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Describes a situation or arrangement in which all parties benefit or profit.

Wind Farm

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A large area of land, which has strong winds, on which a group of wind turbines are placed in order to produce electricity by driving generators.