(chiefly Canada, US) A vague, feel-good platitude, especially one made by a politician, that few people would be able to disagree with.

(law) A statement issued in civil court proceedings by a plaintiff. It sets forth the complaints against the defendants, and the prayers for relief from the court.

A record of transactions and their effect on bank account balances

A communication from a bank to a person holding an account in that bank, usually issued monthly, detailing the value of the holdings in that account and the effects of all transactions occurring with respect to that account.

plural of bank statement

mission statement / (US, finance) An affidavit stating the purpose for a proposed loan.

A form of mission statement, issued by a company or organization, in which its intentions for the future are stated

plural of mission statement

(accounting) A calculation which shows the profit or loss of an accounting unit (company, municipality, foundation etc.) during a specific period of time, providing a summary of how the profit or loss is calculated from gross revenue and expenses.

A non-descriptive statement. / (business) An organisation's statement of its ethical values, complementary to mission statement and vision statement.