distribute
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Case Law, U.S. Code
Definitions from Case Law
United States Supreme Court
to transfer possession of, whether with or without consideration.
Defined by the Supreme Court in Kaplan v. California, 413 U.S. 115 (1973).
United States Code
10 U.S.C. § 917a — in this section (2 versions over time)
The term “distribute” means to deliver to the actual or constructive possession of another person, including transmission by mail or electronic means.
10 U.S.C. § 920c — in this section (2 versions over time)
The term “distribute” means delivering to the actual or constructive possession of another, including transmission by electronic means.
17 U.S.C. § 1001 — as used in this chapter
“Distribute” means to sell, lease, or assign a product to consumers in the United States, or to sell, lease, or assign a product in the United States for ultimate transfer to consumers in the United States.
18 U.S.C. § 1468 — as used in this section
As used in this section, the term “distribute” means to send, transmit, retransmit, telecast, broadcast, or cablecast, including by wire, microwave, or satellite, or to produce or provide material for such distribution.
18 U.S.C. § 841 — as used in this chapter
“Distribute” means sell, issue, give, transfer, or otherwise dispose of.
21 U.S.C. § 802 — as used in this subchapter
The term “distribute” means to deliver (other than by administering or dispensing) a controlled substance or a listed chemical. The term “distributor” means a person who so delivers a controlled substance or a listed chemical.
21 U.S.C. § 360eee — in this part (2 versions over time)
The term “distribute” or “distribution” means the sale, purchase, trade, delivery, handling, storage, or receipt of a product, and does not include the dispensing of a product pursuant to a prescription executed in accordance with section 353(b)(1) of this title or the dispensing of a product approved under section 360b(b) of this title.