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from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- (Banking) In the national banking system of the United States, any of certain cities in which the national banks are required (U. S. Rev. Stat. sec. 5191) to keep a larger reserve (25 per cent) than the minimum (15 per cent) required of all other banks. The banks in certain of the reserve cities (specifically called
central reserve cities ) are required to keep their reserve on hand in cash; banks in other reserve cities may keep half of their reserve as deposits in these banks (U. S. Rev. Stat. sec. 5195). - in keeping for other or future use; in store.
- (Physiol.) Same as Supplemental air, under
Supplemental .
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