DEFINITION of 'Regulation E'. A regulation set forth by the Federal Reserve. Regulation E outlines the rules and procedures for electronic funds transfers (EFTs) and outlines guidelines for those who sell and issue electronic debit cards. Rules pertaining to consumer liability for unauthorized card usage fall under this regulation as well. Next Up.
Essaim. Essaim is a French military reconnaissance microsatellite constellation. Its main purpose is to collect and map signals intelligence across the world. The DGA describes it as a vacuum cleaner for [radio] waves.
Parasailing or Parascending is a recreational activity where a canopy similar to a parachute is towed behind a vehicle lifting the person/persons attached to it into the sky above. Brief History of Parasailing. The first ascending parachute was developed by Pierre-Marcel Lemoigne in 1961. Lemoigne used his invention to set up parachute training centers around Europe where they would tow trainees up to a certain altitude then release them so they may practise parachute landings.