children

Defined in 6 dictionaries — Case Law, U.S. Code, Cyclopedic (1922), Black's (1910), Burrill (1850), Bouvier (1839)

Definitions from Case Law

From 351 U.S. 570 - De Sylva v. Ballentine · 1956Most cited · 1,026 citing opinions

the controlling question under state law should be whether the child would be an heir of the author

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United States Code

15 U.S.C. § 2052 — in this chapter

The term “children’s product” means a consumer product designed or intended primarily for children 12 years of age or younger. In determining whether a consumer product is primarily intended for a child 12 years of age or younger, the following factors shall be considered:

(A) A statement by a manufacturer about the intended use of such product, including a label on such product if such statement is reasonable.

(B) Whether the product is represented in its packaging, display, promotion, or advertising as appropriate for use by children 12 years of age or younger.

(C) Whether the product is commonly recognized by consumers as being intended for use by a child 12 years of age or younger.

(D) The Age Determination Guidelines issued by the Commission staff in September 2002, and any successor to such guidelines.

15 U.S.C. § 2057C — as used in this section

The term “children’s toy” means a consumer product designed or intended by the manufacturer for a child 12 years of age or younger for use by the child when the child plays.

15 U.S.C. § 2063 — in this section

The term “children’s product safety rule” means a consumer product safety rule under this chapter or similar rule, regulation, standard, or ban under any other Act enforced by the Commission, including a rule declaring a consumer product to be a banned hazardous product or substance.

18 U.S.C. § 1093 — as used in this chapter

the term “children” means the plural and means individuals who have not attained the age of eighteen years;

20 U.S.C. § 6082 — as used in this part

The term “children” means individuals who have not attained the age of 18.

20 U.S.C. § 7182 — as used in this part

The term “children” means individuals who have not attained the age of 18.

21 U.S.C. § 350 — in this section

Paragraph (1) shall not apply in the case of a vitamin, mineral, other ingredient of food, or food, which is represented for use by individuals in the treatment or management of specific diseases or disorders, by children, or by pregnant or lactating women. For purposes of this subparagraph,1 the term “children” means individuals who are under the age of twelve years.

22 U.S.C. § 2152F — in this section

The term “children” means persons who have not attained 18 years of age.

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The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

(See "Sons.") Legitimate offspring. ' L. R. 7 H. L. 568; 23 Hun (N. Y). 260; 14 N. J. Eq. 159. But see 42 Conn. 491. It includes only the first generation, and does not embrace grandchildren (21 N. J. Eq. 84; 19 Ohio St. 30; 104 Mass. 193), but it has been given that meaning in instruments where the context or the necessity of effectuating the instrument required it (15 N. J. Eq. 174; 37 N. Y. 42; 88 Pa. St. 478). It does not include stepchildren (8 Paige [N. Y.] 375), nor adopted children (54^^3^304. But see 115 Mass. 262).

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Offspring; progeny. Legitimate offspring; children born in wedlock. Bell v. Phyn, 7 Ves. 458. The general rule is that "children," in a bequest or devise, means legitimate children. Under a devise or bequest to children, as a class, natural children are not included, unless the testator's intention to include them is manifest, either by express designation or necessary implication. Heater v. Van Auken, 14 N. J. Eq. 159 ; Gardner v. Heyer, 2 Paige (N. Y.) 11. In deeds, the word "children" signifies the immediate descendants of a person, in the ordinary sense of the word, as contradistinguished from issue; unless there be some accompanying expressions, evidencing that the word is used in an enlarged sense. Lewis, Perp. 196. In wills, where greater latitude of construction is allowed, in order to effect the obvious intention of the testator, the meaning of the word has sometimes been extended, so as to include grandchildren, and it has been held to be synonymous with issue. Lewis, Perp. 195, 196 ; 2 Crabb, Real Prop. pp. 38, 39, §§ 988, 989 ; 4 Kent, Comm. 345, 346, note.The word "heirs," in its nafural signification, is a word of limitation ; and it is presumed to be used in that sense, unless a contrary intention appear. But the term "children," in its natural sense. Is a word of purchase, and is to be taken to have been used as such, unless there are other expressions in the will showing that the testator intended to use it as a word of limitation only. Sanders, Matter of, 4 Paige (N. Y.) 293; Rogers v. Rogers, 3 Wend. (N. Y.) 503, 20 Am. Dec. 716. In the nainral and primary sense of the word "children," it Implies immediate offspring, and, ia its legal acceptation, is not a word of limitation, unless it is absolutely necessary so to construe it in order to give effect to the testator's intention. Echols v. Jordan, 39 Ala. 24. "Children" is ordinarily a word of description, limited to persons standing in the same relation, and has the same effect as if ali the names were given; hut heirs, in the absence of controlling or explanatory words, includes more remote descendants, and is to be applied per stirpes. Bal-com v. Haynes, 14 Alien (Mass.) 204.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

In deeds, this word signifies the immediate descendants of a person, in the ordinary sense of the word, as contra-distinguished from issue; unless there be some accompanying expressions, evidencing that the word is used in an enlarged sense. Lewis on Ferpetuity, 196. 1 Veseg, 196. Ambl. 555. S. C. In testamentary instruments, however, unless the manifest intent requires a different construction, it is extended to all the descendants, whether mediate or immediate, of the ancestor, being in such cases synonymous with issue. Lewis on Ferp. 195, 196. 2 Crahb's Real Frop. 38, 39, §§ 988, 989. 4 Kent's Com. 345, 346, note. Id. 419. 1 Sumner's Rep. 360. 10 Metcalf 502. See Issue.

A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States

John Bouvier · 1839

POSTHUMOUS, are those who are born after the death of their fathers, Domat, Lois Civ. liv. prel. t. 2, 8. 1,§7; L. 3, § 1, ff de inj. rupt. In Pennsylvania the will of their fathers in which no provision is made for themis revoked as far as regards them, by operation of law.