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error account

er·ror ac·count (plural er·ror ac·counts)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. holding place for trading errors: an accounting convention for a stock market purchase or sale that was made in error. Companies either take immediate action to correct the error, or keep the position in the account to be rectified later.

2. finance account for compensation: an account where amounts are deposited to compensate for trades made in error

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