abstract:In Irish mythology and folklore, a geis (; ; plural geasa) is an idiosyncratic taboo, whether of obligation or prohibition, similar to being under a vow or spell. The Scottish Gaelic spelling "geas" is also common.
For instance, a commercial mortgage on a rental property typically requires copies of rent rolls, leases, tax returns, an appraisal and more, taking several weeks to assemble, says Bill Geis, head of retail lending at Raymond James Bank.