A group of economists and other experts who set the nation's monetary policy. Its chief tool to control inflation is the power to control interest rates. …
Federal Style
The American home architecture style that evolved after the Revolutionary War. Details include bigger windows and a front doorway surrounded by glass and topped with an arched window. …
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
The government agency that regulates companies and industries, from credit bureaus and collection agencies to timeshare operators and some creditors. National headquarters: Sixth and Pennsylvania …
Fee Simple
Fee simple is a term in real estate that refers to the highest form of property ownership, providing the property owner with the most comprehensive set of rights and privileges. Under fee simple …
Fee Simple Absolute
A fee simple absolute is the most complete and unrestricted form of property ownership, granting the owner full rights to the property, including the land and any structures or improvements on it. …
Fee Simple Defeasible
The owner of the property holds a fee simple title subject to certain conditions. …