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Public (usually municipal or county) bonds issued in aid of a private enterprise operating for the benefit of the community generally.

The wings or side aisles of a church. Blount

fr., Aid-prayer. A proceeding by which one sued for land in which he had a limited interest sought suspense of the action and aid of his lord or reversioner. So a tenant in capite,

In pleading. The presumption which arises after verdict, whether in a civil or criminal case, that those facts, without proof of which the verdict could not have been found, were p

Aiding, abetting, and counseling are not terms which presuppose the existence of an agreement. Those terms have a broader application, making the defendant a principal when he cons

Aiding and abetting has a broader application. It makes a defendant a principal when he consciously shares in any criminal act whether or not there is a conspiracy. And if a conspi

Intervention prayed by the king's tenant when another questioned his tenure, or demanded rent of him.

In English law. A petition to the court calling in help from another person who has an interest in the matter in dispute. For example, a tenant for life, by the curtesy, or for yea

Service or money from a tenant in chivalry to make the lord’s eldest son a knight.

Service or money from a tenant in chivalry to marry the lord’s daughter.

The term “AIDS” has the meaning given the term in section 2151b–2(g)(1) 2 of this title. / The term “AIDS” means acquired immune deficiency syndrome. / The term “AIDS” means the ac

The term “AIDS activities” means AIDS research and other activities that relate to acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

The term “AIDS research” means research with respect to acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term “aid to the permanently and totally disabled” means money payments to needy individuals eighteen years of age or older who are permane

A grandfather; a writ under which a grandchild could oust a stranger who dispossessed him on the day of the death of his grandfather, who was seised. See 3 Bl. Comm. 186.

Ayel, Aile, Ayle. In old practice. A writ which lay for an heir to recover the possession of lands on the seisin of his grandfather, {aiel or aieul.)* Called by Roscoe a possessory

I Fr. A grandfather. A writ which lieth where the grandfather was seised In his demesne as of fee of any lands or tenements in fee-simple the day that he died, and a stranger abate

A grandmother.

A grandfather.

aflforare, affurare, /. I. In old English law. To affeer, or affere. v. Affeer. Afferatus, afforatns: affeered or assessed.

I. I. In old practice, to pledge by oath; to swear to, or make oath. V. Affidavit. In feudal law. To give or swear fealty to the lord.

adfixns, I. In the civil law. Affixed; fixed or fastened to.

ailors, aylours, /. fr. Elsewhere; otherwise; besides.

aylours./r. Elsewhere; besides. Ainesse,/r. Bsnecy, q. v.; the right of the eldest born. Ainsi,/r. Thus; so. Ainsi come: even as it were. Ainsi soit il: so be it.

The official title of the kingdom composed of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, and including the colonies and possessions beyond the seas. At the time of the union between En

In French feudal law. The right or privliege of the eldest born; primogeniture; esnecy. Guyot, Inst. Feud. c. 17.

Fr. Thus, so; even so; after the same manner; so that; unless. Ainsi come; even as it were. Ainsi soil il; 80 be it, L. Ft, Diet. AmER,Aerer, L. Fr. To plough. See Arer.

That fluid transparent substance which surrounds our globe. See "Easement."

The term "air ambulance service" means medical transport by helicopter or airplane for patients. / The term "air ambulance service" means medical transport by h

The term "air carrier" has the meaning given the term in section 40102 of title 49. / The terms “air carrier”, “aircraft”, “air transportation”, “cargo”, and “charter air

“air carrier transportation property” means property (as defined by the Secretary of Transportation) that an air carrier providing air transportation owns or uses.

interstate, overseas, or foreign air commerce or the transportation of mail by aircraft or any operation or navigation of aircraft within the limits of any Federal airway or any op

The terms “air carrier”, “aircraft”, “air transportation”, “cargo”, and “charter air transportation” have the meanings given such terms by section 40102(a) of title 49 . / The term

Aircraft accident.—The term "aircraft accident" means any aviation disaster, regardless of its cause or suspected cause, for which the Board is the lead investigative age

In this chapter, the terms “aircraft engine”, “air navigation facility”, “appliance”, “civil aircraft”, “foreign air commerce”, “interstate air commerce”, “landing area”, “overseas

“aircraft in flight” means an aircraft from the moment all external doors are closed following boarding— (A) through the moment when one external door is opened to allow passengers

For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term "aircraft management services" includes— (i) assisting an aircraft owner with administrative and support services, such as sche

“aircraft manufacturer” means any company or other business entity, the majority ownership and control of which is by United States citizens, that manufactures aircraft or aircraft

For purposes of this subsection, the term “aircraft museum” means an organization— (A) described in section 501(c)(3) which is exempt from income tax under section 501(a), (B) oper

For purposes of this paragraph, the term "aircraft owner" includes a person who leases the aircraft other than under a disqualified lease.

any seizure or exercise of control, by force or violence or threat of force or violence and with wrongful intent, of an aircraft in flight in air commerce.

Aircraft purchase.—The term “aircraft purchase” means the purchase of commercial transport aircraft, including spare parts normally associated with the aircraft.

the term “aircraft sabotage” has the meaning given that term in Article 1 of the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Civil Aviation;

For purposes of this subsection, the terms “citizens band radio service”, “radio control service”, “aircraft station” and “ship station” shall have the meanings given them by the C

In old Scotch law. The court of the justices itinerant, corresponding to the English eyre. Skene de Verb. Sign. voc. "Iter." Heir. "His airis and assignais." Pitc. Crim. Tr. pt. 2,

To plough.

the term "airline catering employee" means an employee who performs airline catering services;

the term "airline catering services" means preparation, assembly, or both, of food, beverages, provisions and related supplies for delivery, and the delivery of such item

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “airline-related services” means any of the following services provided in connection with air transportation: (i) Catering. (ii) Baggage h

“airman” means an individual— (A) in command, or as pilot, mechanic, or member of the crew, who navigates aircraft when under way; (B) except to the extent the Administrator of the

The term “Air National Guard” means that part of the organized militia of the several States and Territories, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia, active and inactive, that—

The term “Air National Guard of the United States” means the reserve component of the Air Force all of whose members are members of the Air National Guard. / “Air National Guard of

In this chapter, the terms “aircraft engine”, “air navigation facility”, “appliance”, “civil aircraft”, “foreign air commerce”, “interstate air commerce”, “landing area”, “overseas

any "air pollution agent or combination of such agents, including "any "physical, chemical...

The term “air pollution control agency” means any of the following: (1) A single State agency designated by the Governor of that State as the official State air pollution control a

the term “airport” has the meaning given such term in section 47102 of title 49. / “airport” means a landing area used regularly by aircraft for receiving or discharging passengers

Airport capacity enhancement project.—The term "airport capacity enhancement project" means— (A) a project for construction or extension of a runway, including any land a

"airport development" means the following activities, if undertaken by the sponsor, owner, or operator of a public-use airport: (A) constructing, repairing, or improving

any structure or object of natural growth * * * or any use of land * * * which obstructs the air space * * * or is otherwise hazardous to * * * landing or taking off of aircraft.'

the various entities that own or manage airports and that have authority to apply for planning or development grants from the Trust Fund.

“airport planning” means planning as defined by requirements the Secretary prescribes and includes— (A) integrated airport system planning and catchment area analyses; (B) developi

“airport property” means an interest in property used or useful in operating and maintaining an airport.

“Airports Authority” means the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, a public authority created by Virginia and the District of Columbia consistent with the requirements of s

Airport sponsor.—The term "airport sponsor" has the meaning given the term "sponsor" under section 47102.

The term “airport store” means a duty-free sales enterprise which delivers merchandise to, or on behalf of, individuals departing from the customs territory from an international a

The term “air rights” means real property interests conveyed by deed, lease, or permit for the use of space between streets and alleys within the boundaries of the Project.

See Aviation. AISIAMENTUM (spelled also Esamenttun, Aismentum). An easement Spelman Gloss.

In old Scotch criminal law. Accessary; contriver and partner. 1 Pitc. Crim. Tr. pt. 1, p. 133 ; 3 How. State Tv. 601. Now written art and part, (q. v.)

the term “air traffic controller” or “controller” means— (A) a controller within the meaning of section 2109(1); and (B) a civilian employee of the Department of Transportation or

Air traffic control system defined.—In this section, the term "air traffic control system" has the meaning such term has under section 40102(a). / “air traffic control sy

Air traffic services.—The term "air traffic services" means services— (i) used for the monitoring, directing, control, and guidance of aircraft or flows of aircraft and f

Air traffic services user.—The term "air traffic services user" means any individual or entity using air traffic services provided directly, or contracted for, by the Fed

including "interstate, overseas, or foreign air transportation." § 1301(10).

In English law. A passage for the admission of air into a mine. To maliciously fill up, obstruct or damage, with intent to destroy, obstruct or render useless the air-way to any mi

“airway property” means an interest in property used or useful in operating and maintaining a ground installation, facility, or equipment desirable for the orderly and safe operati

The term "AIS" means Automatic Identification System (as defined in section 164.46 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, or a similar successor regulation).

AISIAMENTUM, or ESAmentum. An easement. Spelman.

Aisnesse. L. Fr. jX. Lat. aesnecia, q. v.] The right or privilege of the eldest, or first bora; esnecy, (q. v.) Spelman, voc. Aesnecia. Kelham gives ainneesche as another form.

In old English law, the eldest or first born.

■ 3 Bl. Com. 1". " 1 Morse, Arb. & Award, 181-83, cases. ? Wilcox V. Payne, 88 Pa. 157 (1878); Tobey v. Covmty of Bristol, 3 Story, 800, 822 (1845); Corbin v. Adams, 76 Va. 61 (188

Ayant. L. Fr. Having. Ajants, aienz; having. Kelham,

Fr. Burning in the hand. See Burning in the hand,

Autre. L.Fr. Another; other. Litt. sect. 39. Auters; others. Id. sect. 88. See infra.

fr. To adjudge; to award. Ajuge: adjudged. Al, I. fr. At the; to the; with. Al aid de Dieu: with the aid of God. Al armes: with arms. Al barre: at the bar. Al comon ley arant, etc.

fr. In old French law. To summon; to adjourn.

Fr. To summon. Ou n'ajournoit ]x>int par pairs, car les pairs ne pouvoient ajoumer leur seigneur; mats ils pouvoient ajoumer jtwwr leur seigneur; he could not summon by the peers,

In French law. The document pursuant to which an action or suit is commenced, equivalent to the writ of summons in England. Actions, however, are in some cases commenced by requite

In Spanish law. The jewels and furniture which a wife bring in marriage.

or ADJUTAGE. A conical tube used in drawing water through an aperture, by the use of which the quantity of water drawn is much increased. When a privilege to draw water from a cana

In old English law. Of kin. "Next-a-kin." 7 Mod. 140. AL (Law Fr.) At; to. Al huis d'esglise, at

Abbreviation for Alius or Alii.

One of the United States of America, being the ninth admitted into the Union. It was formerly a part of Georgia, but in 1798 the territory now included in the states of Alabama and

Claims arising from damage done to United States shipping by English privateers in the Civil War.

The wings or side aisles of a church. Bldunt.

A manager and keeper of dogs for the sport of hawking; from alanus, a dog known to the ancients. A falconer. Blount.

The list of -persons liable to milltary watches, who were at the same time exempt from trainings and musters. See Prov. Laws 1775-76, c. 10, § 18; Const Mass. c. 11, § 1, art. 10;

Territory acquired by the United States under treaty with Russia dated March 30, ratified May 28, 18G7. 15 Stat. L. 530. By this treaty the inhabitants of the territory were admitt

Alaska is one of the territories of the United States. It was so designated in that order and has always been so regarded. And the court established by the act of 1884 ... is the c

For purposes of this section, “Alaska fisheries” means all directed Pacific salmon fisheries off the coast of Alaska that are subject to the Pacific Salmon Treaty.

For purposes of this section, the term “Alaska Marine Highway System” includes all existing or planned transportation facilities and equipment in Alaska, including the lease, purch