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Unit6
EBO3
19
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Graduate
12/25/2013

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merely
Definition
A policy or practice of treating or governing people in a fatherly manner, especially by providing for their needs without giving them rights or responsibilities
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sustainability report
Definition
A sustainability report is an organizational report that gives information about economic, environmental, social and governance performance
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whistleblower
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A whistleblower is a person who exposes misconduct, alleged dishonest or illegal activity occurring in an organization
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mired
Definition
stuck in a bad situation and unable to get out or make progress (verstrickt)
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stunbled across
Definition
discovered something by chance and unexpectedly (darübergestolpert)
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work up the guts
Definition
find the courage (den Mut finden)
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taken the helm
Definition
started being in charge of smth (das Ruder übernehmen)
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dismissed
Definition
To refuse to accept or recognize (abweisen)
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cooks the books
Definition
dishonestly changes official records and figures in order to steal money or give people false information (Die Bücher manipulieren)
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come clean
Definition
finally tell the truth about smth you habe been hiding (ins Reine kommen)
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plead guilty
Definition
To make an agreement in which a defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge and the prosecutor in return drops more serious charges (auf schuldig plädieren)
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hefty fees
Definition
a very large amount of money paid to a professional person for their work (saftige Gebühr)
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reimbursement
Definition
To pay back or compensate for money spent or losses incurred (Rückerstatten)
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compliance
Definition
einhalten, sich fügen
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conscience
Definition
The awareness of a moral or ethical aspect to one's conduct together with the urge to prefer right over wrong: Let your conscience be your guide. (Gewissen)
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merely
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And nothing else or more; only: merely a flesh wound. (lediglich)
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convey
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To take or carry from one place to another; transport. o communicate or make known; impart: "a look intended to convey sympathetic comprehension" (Saki).(etw. mitteilen, vermitteln)
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hefty
Definition
Of considerable weight; heavy.
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allege
Definition
To assert to be true; affirm: alleging his innocence of the charge. (behaupten)
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