What is the difference between 'assign' and 'transfer' in this sentence? The provision in the Sales Contract is as follows: 'Neither party may assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of the whole or part of this Agreement and the rights and obligations hereunder to any third party without the prior written consent of the other party'. I understand that 'assign' and 'transfer' share similar meaning. Could you please clarify why in the clause 'assign' and 'transfer' shall appear at the same time? Thank you so much for your help in advance.

Why isn't a clause used after 'means'? I see in some contracts written in English, the writing style is as follows, for example: Section 1. Definitions 1. "Products" means certain semiconductors to be produced and supplied by Robert in accordance with and subject to the Specifications. I wonder why a clause isn't used after 'means'. Instead, the author always uses 'to be V-ed' as above-mentioned. Is this a grammar point I dont know or the contract-related writing style? In case a noun used after 'means', I think 'certain semiconductors produced and supplied...' seems to be ok. Could you please clarify this point? Thank you in advance.

What is the underlying meaning of 'short term', 'medium term' and 'long term'? I see one question in my text book as follows: Question: The statement said: "With inflation likely to remain above target for some while, it was judged necessary to bring consumer prices inflation back to target 'in the medium term'. 'In the medium term' means: 1/ over the next few months 2/ over the next few years As far as I know, according to the international practices, short-term loan, defined as loans having the maximum loan term of 01 (one) year; medium-term loan, defined as loans having the loan term between above 01 (one) year and 05 (five) years at the maximum; long-term loan, defined as loans having the loan term of more than 05 (five) years. Therefore, I bear in mind as follows: Short term <1 year (or =1) ; medium term 1<x<5 (or =5); long term >5. I chose 2. But the correct answer in the answer key is 1. I wonder is there any standard criteria for the 'in the medium term' phrase and why? Could anyone help me to clarify? Thank you so much for your wise advice. Nice day.

What is the meaning of 'rounding up'? I see a question in my textbook as follows: One effect of the introduction of the euro was "euro inflation", with the cost of living rising sharply as a result of the rounding up of prices. I'm aware that 'to round up' means 'to find and gather together people, animals or things'. However, if I understand in that way, it seems to be completely meaningless. Could you clarify the meaning of 'the rounding up' in above-mentioned question? Thank you in advance.

What is the meaning of 'half a cent'? I wonder why these expressions exist: 1. To go up half a cent 2. To go down several cents 3. To gain some ground What is the meaning of 'half a cent', 'several cents' or 'some ground'? Why does the native use such expression? Thank you so much for your help.