| Acronym | Meaning |
| DEL | Departmental Expenditure Limit |
| LPSA | Local Public Service Agreement |
| PAU | Public Appointments Unit |
| SSC | Sector Skills Council |
| TO | Treat Official |
| DB | Defined Benefit (retirement Plan; For Example, A Pension) |
| IOU | I Owe You |
| CMO | Collateralized Mortgage Obligation |
| EU | European Union |
| EMA | Education Maintenance Allowances |