includes
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Case Law, U.S. Code
Definitions from Case Law
From 293 U.S. 121 - Helvering v. Morgan's, Inc. · 1934Most cited · 422 citing opinions
The natural distinction would be that where 'means' is employed, the term and its definition are to be interchangeable equivalents, and that the verb 'includes' imports a general class, some of whose particular instances are those specified in the definition.
United States Code
10 U.S.C. § 101 — in this title
“includes” means “includes but is not limited to”; and
32 U.S.C. § 101 — in this title
“Includes” means “includes but is not limited to”.