uphold definition, uphold meaning | English dictionary. Search also in: Web News Encyclopedia Images. uphold. vb , -holds, -holding, -held tr. 1 to maintain, affirm, or defend against opposition or challenge. 2 to give moral support or inspiration to.
Definition of Derivative. A compound that can be imagined to arise from a partent compound by replacement of one atom with another atom or group of atoms. Used extensively in orgainic chemistry to assist in identifying compounds.
In finance, a derivative is a financial instrument that is derived from the value of an underlying asset. Market participants can enter into an agreement to exchange money, assets or some other value at some future date based on the underlying asset.ortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) is the general term used for securities which are created with the underlying assets being real estate debt. Generally, a âtrustâ fund is set-up containing mortgage loans, then securities are created that represent ownership of that fund.