/ʃɛlf/ – Noun
Definition: thềm lục địa, bãi cạn.
A more thorough explanation: In legal terms, a “shelf” typically refers to a provision in a securities law context that allows a company to register securities with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and have them remain on the “shelf” for a certain period of time before they are offered to the public. This allows the company to have the securities ready for sale when needed without having to go through the registration process each time.
Example: The books were neatly arranged on the shelf in the library.