Short for "complementary." Used in the media business to refer to the lists you get on in order to receive free magazines and swag. Can be used to refer to getting other things--like drinks--for free as well.
"Dude, the crowd must've thought I played a great set last night at the bar--I got comped mad drinks."
by xoJessicaox July 14, 2006
Get the comp mug.(FINANCE) a company that exists for the sole purpose of owning a controlling interest in the several branches of a bank.
Owing to the interplay of US federal and state banking laws, it is often necessary for a bank to incorporate itself as a separate and distinct company in different states, or for different business functions (e.g., capital management, underwriting/investment banking, savings banking, etc.).
One of the exasperating benefits that bank holding companies get is a further limitation of liability. Often, the structure of the bank holding company is such that one of the firms owned (like Washington Mutual Bank, Inc.) can be insolvent, without resulting in the liquidation of the holding company.
Owing to the interplay of US federal and state banking laws, it is often necessary for a bank to incorporate itself as a separate and distinct company in different states, or for different business functions (e.g., capital management, underwriting/investment banking, savings banking, etc.).
One of the exasperating benefits that bank holding companies get is a further limitation of liability. Often, the structure of the bank holding company is such that one of the firms owned (like Washington Mutual Bank, Inc.) can be insolvent, without resulting in the liquidation of the holding company.
Practically every financial intermediary in the USA is now owned by a bank holding company. They're totally insidious!
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One of the best theatre companies in their state, District and Regional Champions two years running. Second Place in states two years, but headed to states again...
by Black Olive March 10, 2009
Get the Grassfield Theatre Company mug.Essentially an electronic-compass, aka "GPS". But especially a fancy one, like those used in the military or the scientific community. And sometimes available in upscale luxury vehicles, like private yachts, jets, ships, etc.
Wow, that's a sweet pompous-compass! I bet it set you back quite a bit!
Yeah! but there's no getting lost with this baby! ... ready to sail?
Yeah! but there's no getting lost with this baby! ... ready to sail?
by Cybercass January 13, 2010
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by SuzyG October 18, 2008
Get the Boxing the Compass mug.A company that is considered too important to allow to go bankrupt, and ends up sucking on the lifeblood of the United States (aka its money). Members of zombie companies are permitted to take bonuses of any size, thus contributing to the general blood sucking.
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