An incentive that helps bring about a desired state. In some contexts, this can imply bribery.
An introductory statement of facts or background information.
The act of placing a port on a vessel's itinerary because the volume of cargo offered at that port justifies the cost of routing the vessel.
In social interactions, a deferred invitation, or deferred acceptance of an invitation.
to make good on any experience that the customer deems unsatisfactory.
A reissue, at no extra charge, of a ticket for a baseball game or other outdoor event postponed or interrupted because of rain.
to provide a sold-out item or temporarily unavailable service at a later date for the running (usually special) price.