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- also homeUnder the ISD, firms are bound by the rules of their domestic authorising ( authorisation) body ( home) for all aspects of their ISD business with the exception of conduct of business rules. Home conduct of business rules apply for all business undertaken in the authorising state, however, the conduct of business of the host state apply when services are provided in that state.
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host host [həʊst ǁ hoʊst] noun [countable]COMPUTING the computer that controls and communicates with all the other computers in a remote system such as a network (= a group of connected computers):• You can share the work between the host and your workstation.
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Ⅰ.host UK US /həʊst/ noun► [C or U] a country, city, or organization that provides buildings, services, etc. for an event: host to sth »The prime minister will be playing host to the world's leaders over the next couple of weeks.
host for sth »Her role is to encourage investment in the city and promote its use as a host for international events.
► [C] INTERNET, IT a company that provides the computer equipment and software necessary for a website to be available on the internet: »When choosing a host, look for one that doesn’t charge extra for you to set up email addresses.
»a web/internet host
► [C] COMMUNICATIONS a person who introduces guests and performers, especially on television or radio: »NBC hired him as the host of a late-night variety show.
»a radio/talk show/TV host
Ⅱ.host UK US /həʊst/ verb [T]► to organize and provide buildings, services, etc. for an event: host a conference/a meeting/an event »The organization will host a conference about how to cut corporate crime.
»He used to host a regular quarterly meeting with executives.
► INTERNET to provide the computer equipment and software necessary for a website to be available on the internet: »The server hosts a web service that authenticates user access requests.
Financial and business terms. 2012.
