Take

The term 'take' can have multiple interpretations depending on the context, ranging from profit realization to the act of seizing property, as well as particular connotations in the securities market.
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Definition

Take refers to different concepts based on the context in which it is used:

  1. General:

    • Profit Realization: The profit realized from a transaction.
    • Gross Receipts: The total gross receipts of a lottery or gambling enterprise.
    • Bribery: Being open to bribery, colloquially expressed as “being on the take.”

  2. Law:

    • Seizure of Property: The act of seizing possession of the property. For example, if a debtor defaults on a debt backed by collateral, the property secured by the collateral can be “taken” back by the creditor.

  3. Securities:

    • Acceptance of Offer: The act of accepting an offer price in a transaction between brokers or dealers.

Examples

  1. General:

    • A real estate agent closes a deal and takes home a significant profit.
    • A government agency investigates a lottery company to audit its gross receipts or “take” from ticket sales.

  2. Law:

    • A lender takes possession of a car when the borrower defaults on an auto loan.

  3. Securities:

    • A broker takes an offer from another dealer to buy or sell stocks at a specified price.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. What does ‘on the take’ mean?

    • “On the take” refers to someone who is open to bribery or corrupt practices.

  2. What happens when a property is ’taken’ by the creditor in legal terms?

    • The creditor repossesses the property that was used as collateral once the debtor defaults on a debt.

  3. Can ’take’ refer to gambling profits?

    • Yes, in the context of gambling enterprises, “take” refers to the gross receipts.

  4. What does it mean to ’take’ an offer in securities?

    • It means to accept the offer price presented by another broker or dealer in financial markets.

  1. Collateral:

    • An asset that a borrower offers to a lender to secure a loan. If the borrower defaults on the loan, the lender has the right to seize the collateral.

  2. Offer Price:

    • The price at which a seller states they are willing to sell an asset, which buyers can accept or reject.

  3. Taking:

    • The act of seizing, capturing, or acquiring possession, often used interchangeably with “take” in legal contexts.

Online References

  1. Investopedia: How Collateral Works in Transactions
  2. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): Understanding Market Orders

Suggested Books for Further Studies

  1. “Business Law and the Regulation of Business” by Richard A. Mann and Barry S. Roberts
  2. “Fundamentals of Financial Management” by Eugene F. Brigham and Joel F. Houston
  3. “Investment Banking: Valuation, Leveraged Buyouts, and Mergers and Acquisitions” by Joshua Rosenbaum and Joshua Pearl

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