Definition of standard. 1 : a conspicuous object (such as a banner) formerly carried at the top of a pole and used to mark a rallying point especially in battle or to serve as an emblem.
Escrow Account Defined in Simple Terms. An escrow account is a deposit account that is created by a third party, usually an escrow agent, to hold in trust valuable assets that are tied to a transaction process on behalf of the transacting parties.
Escrow: What is it? Very simply defined, an escrow is a deposit of funds, a deed or other instrument by one party for the delivery to another party upon completion of a particular condition or event. The California Escrow Law : Section 17003 of the Financial Code : provides the legal definition.