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vascular cylinder
Subject:
Life Sciences

(also called the stele) the region that includes the pericycle and the vascular tissues in a...

vascular tissue
Subject:
Life Sciences

tissues that are responsible for the transport of substances within the plant.

VAT (value-added tax)
Subject:
Business Studies

a tax of 14% of the selling price on a wide range of goods and services.

VAT-exempt supplies
Subject:
Accounting

goods and services not subject to VAT.

VATable supplies
Subject:
Accounting

goods and services subject to the standard rate of VAT at the time of supply.

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