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The Govt seems to have bought this argument and handed over a huge sum equivalent to 1.2 million US Dollars to the provincial Panglima Laut set up. This money is used as a *corpus* for an educational scholarship scheme for children of fishermen
2007-03-04 06:58:05 · 3 answers · asked by Ron 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Corpus in this context means principal/seed money - I assume that the interest from this will fund the ongoing scholarships scheme.
2007-03-04 07:04:58 · answer #1 · answered by Just Me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to Webster's :Corpus-the main part or corpeal substance of a thing, specifically;the principal of a fund or estate as distinct from income & interest.
2007-03-04 15:07:12 · answer #2 · answered by Julia B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The actual principal, main body or substance of a thing, in other words...
This money is used as a (principal, main body or substance) for an educational scholarship scheme for children of fishermen.
corpus isn't the actual money it's the principal and or source/substance of the scheme of givng money...
2007-03-04 15:04:52 · answer #3 · answered by misterb_1972 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋