Funds given with the purpose of starting the growth of a fund.

Property held to secure a loan.

Unencumbered assets.

Branch of systematised knowledge accumulated on a certain subject. (Often used to denote particularly the physical or natural sciences).

A grant for learning at a school, college or university or research establishment.

Literally: a number of persons seated round a circular table or imagined as forming a gathering of this kind.

Often used for a gathering for discussion only, without chairman or formal agenda.

1. The income of a government from all sources appropriated for the payment of public expenses.

2. Income of a private organisation from any source (especially when not directly earned).

Money kept back or placed on one side to meet future demands or contingencies.

One who stands for or in the place of another or others. Holding the place of, and acting for, a larger body of persons. (Note the distinction from delegate).

Aid in the form of money or necessities given to a person or persons in a state of poverty or want.

(Noun) An official or authoritative book of record.

(Verb) To set down formally in writing; to record.