Mississippi Code
Part 2 - . General Definitions and Principles of Interpretation
§ 75-1-201. General definitions

Unless the context otherwise requires, words or phrases defined in this section, or in the additional definitions contained in other articles of the Uniform Commercial Code contained in other chapters of this title that apply to particular chapters or parts thereof, have the meanings stated.
Subject to definitions contained in other articles of the Uniform Commercial Code that apply to particular articles or parts thereof:
A heading in capitals equal to or greater in size than the surrounding text, or in contrasting type, font, or color to the surrounding text of the same or lesser size; and
Language in the body of a record or display in larger type than the surrounding text, or in contrasting type, font, or color to the surrounding text of the same size, or set off from surrounding text of the same size by symbols or other marks that call attention to the language.
Goods of which any unit, by nature or usage of trade, is the equivalent of any other like unit; or
Goods that by agreement are treated as equivalent.
The person in possession of a negotiable instrument that is payable either to bearer or to an identified person that is the person in possession; or
The person in possession of a document of title if the goods are deliverable either to bearer or to the order of the person in possession.
Having generally ceased to pay debts in the ordinary course of business other than as a result of bona fide dispute;
Being unable to pay debts as they become due; or
Being insolvent within the meaning of federal bankruptcy law.
To deposit in the mail or deliver for transmission by any other usual means of communication with postage or cost of transmission provided for and properly addressed and, in the case of an instrument, to an address specified thereon or otherwise agreed, or if there be none to any address reasonable under the circumstances; or
In any other way to cause to be received any record or notice within the time it would have arrived if properly sent.

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