Bank deposit insurance
the protection of bank deposits against the insolvency of banks in the U.S., up to a specified maximum per account that is revised periodically, under special insurance through the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
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Tallulah (Brockman) [tuh-loo-luh brok-muh n] /təˈlu lə ˈbrɒk mən/ (Show IPA), 1903–68, U.S. actress (daughter of William Brockman Bankhead). William Brockman, 1874–1940, U.S. politician: Speaker of the House 1936–40. Historical Examples I received letters a few days ago from Mr. Bankhead and Anne. The Domestic Life of Thomas Jefferson Compiled From Family Letters and Reminiscences […]