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speculation
noun(spec-u-la-tion)
an act or instance of speculating: such as
speculation
noun(spec-u-la-tion)
assumption of unusual business risk in hopes of obtaining commensurate gain
speculation
noun(spec-u-la-tion)
a transaction involving such speculation
speculation
adjective(spec-u-la-tion)
serving or intended to discourage or restrict financial speculation

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