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The Book of Jargon®Master Limited Partnerships

An interactive glossary of acronyms, slang, and industry terminology.

The Book of Jargon® – Master Limited Partnerships is one in a series of practice area and industry-specific glossaries published by Latham & Watkins.

The definitions provide an introduction to each term and may raise complex legal issues on which specific legal advice is required. The terms are also subject to change as applicable laws and customary practice evolve. As a general matter, this glossary was drafted from a US practice perspective.

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