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A metaphorical expression, signifying that a case agrees in all its circumstances with another.

those who assert 'liens' against the property of the debtor.

The union or connection of two persons or families by marriage; affinity. In International Law. A contract, treaty, or league between two or more sovereigns or states, made for pur

The term “allied country” means any of the following: (A) A country that is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. (B) Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and the Republic

The term “allied health professional” means an allied health professional as defined in section 295p(5) of title 42 who— (A) has graduated and received an allied health professions

The term “allied health professionals” means a health professional (other than a registered nurse or physician assistant)— (A) who has received a certificate, an associate's degree

The term “allied international organization” means the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or any other international organization designated as an allied international organ

“allied supplier” means a supplier of passenger motor vehicle equipment that is wholly owned by the manufacturer, or if a joint venture vehicle assembly arrangement, a supplier tha

“allies” means any nation with which the United States is engaged in a common military effort or with which the United States has entered into a common defensive military alliance;

All persons having an interest in the suit, ought to be made parties, either as complainants or defendants... The cestui que trust is a necessary party to a suit in chancery, broug

Running one vessel against another. To be distinguished from collision, which denotes the running of two vessels against each other. The distinction is not very carefully observed,

A striking against distinguished sometimes into each other.

The term "all-milk price" means the average price received, per hundredweight of milk, by dairy operations for all milk sold to plants and dealers in the United States, a

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “allocable cash basis item” means any of the following items with respect to which the partnership uses the cash receipts and disbursements

For purposes of this subsection, the term “allocable interest” means any interest which is allocable to income which is effectively connected (or treated as effectively connected)

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “allocable limitation amount” means, with respect to any member of the controlled group referred to in subparagraph (A) with respect to any

The term “allocable parental tax” means the excess of— (i) the tax which would be imposed by this section on the parent’s taxable income if such income included the net unearned in

To allow.

the term “allocated amount” means the total amount of Federal funds allocated by the Secretary under subsection (b) to the participating State; and

An allocation.

The term “allocation” means the assignment of a specific amount of low-level radioactive waste disposal capacity to a commercial nuclear power reactor for which access is required

In English law. A writ directed to the lord treasurer and barons of the exchequer, commanding that an allowance be made to an accountant for such moneys as he has lawfully expended

In old English practice. In proceedings in outlawry, when there were but two county courts holden between the delivery of the writ of exigi facias to the sheriff and its return, a

the allocatur of a single Judge certainly cannot enlarge the appellate powers of this Court beyond the limits prescribed by law, and that law does not authorize an appeal from an o

A writ of exigent which issued in a process of outlawry, upon the sheriff's making return to the original exigent that there were not five county courts held between the teste of t

the common-law right of allocution. As early as 1689, it was recognized that the court's failure to ask the defendant if he had anything to say before sentence was imposed required

In criminal procedure. When a prisoner is convicted on a trial for treason or felony, the court is bound to demand of him what he has to say as to why the court should not proceed

Those who own allodial lands. Those who have as large an estate as a subject can have. Co. Litt. 1; Bac. Abr. "Tenure" (A). ALLODIUM (Sax. a, privative, and lode or leude, a vassal

Free; not held subordinate; opposed to feudal.

An allodial estate; one not held under a superior.

For purposes of this subparagraph, the term "allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant" means, with respect to an individual, the intravenous infusion of hematopoieti

A document not written by any of the parties thereto; opposed to autograph. ALLONGE (Ft.) A piece of paper annexed to a bill of exchange or promissory note, on which to write indor

Alligner, Alloyner, Alyemr. L. Fr. To remove to a distance, carry away, put off or delay. Kelham, See Elmgner,

A paper attached to a negotiable instrument to provide space for further indorsements. See 141 HI. 461, 31 N. E. 17.

the term "allot" means allot under this subsection from a sum appropriated under section 3023(a) or 3023(b)(1) of this title, as the case may be; and

federal law other than the antitrust laws.

All other revenue' would include nonflight income from incidental air carrier activities. The inclusive nature of the category precludes a narrow reading.

“Allotment” means the total value of benefits a household is authorized to receive during each month. / In this section, the terms “allotment”, “benefit”, “household”, “retail food

The difficulty with the appellants' contention is that it treats the act of 1902 as a contract, when 'it is only an act of Congress, and can have no greater effect.' ... It was but

Certificates of allotment, like receiver's receipts under the general land laws, entitle the holder to exclusive possession of the premises... But enrollment and certificates may b

In English law. An assignipent by a seaman of future wages. Such assignments are regulated by law as to form and amount, and as to the persons to whom they may be made. Mozley & W.

Allotment officer.—The term "allotment officer" means an officer or agency of the Federal Government charged with the allotment of space in federal buildings.

A system In force in England, by which the borough sanitary authorities are required to obtain, by condemnation, if necessary, lots of what is necessary to protect the public from

By the English general inclosure act of 1845 (section 108), when an allotment for the laboring poor of a district has been made on an inclosure under the act, the land so allotted

In this section, the term “allotted land” includes any land held in trust or restricted status by the Secretary on behalf of one or more Indians.

When she applied to be enrolled as a citizen of the Choctaw Nation she, ipso facto, subjected herself to the restriction upon alienation of Indian land imposed upon all members of

The term “allottees” means those individual Tribe members, their successors, heirs, and assigns, who have individual ownership of allotted Indian trust lands within the Torres-Mart

To sanction, either directly or indirectly; as opposed to merely suffering a thing to be done. [1S94] 2 Q. B. 412. A claim is said to be allowed by a court. To permit; Kearns v. Ke

The term “allowable 1985 emissions rate” means a federally enforceable emissions limitation for sulfur dioxide or oxides of nitrogen, applicable to the unit in 1985 or the limitati

Except as otherwise provided in this subparagraph, the term “allowable amount” means an amount equal to 20 percent of the lessor's adjusted basis in the property at the time the le

The term "allowable cause" means a natural cause, discrete anthropogenic cause, or undetermined cause, including a cause that occurred not more than 5 years prior to the

For purposes of this subsection, the term “allowable costs” means, with respect to an MA regional plan for a year, the total amount of costs described in subparagraph (B) for the p

The term “allowable distribution period” means, with respect to any private foundation, the period beginning with the first day of the first taxable year following the taxable year

“Allowable medical expenses” means expenditures for (1) medical and dental care, (2) hospitalization or nursing care (including hospitalization or nursing care of an individual who

“allowable military service” means honorable active service of not more than 5 years in an armed force (including service in the National Guard when ordered to active duty for the

Subject to subparagraph (B), for purposes of this section, the term “allowable reinsurance costs” means, with respect to gross covered prescription drug costs under a prescription

The term “allowable retiree costs” means, with respect to gross covered prescription drug costs under a qualified retiree prescription drug plan by a plan sponsor, the part of such

For purposes of this subsection, the term “allowable risk corridor costs” means, with respect to a prescription drug plan offered by a PDP sponsor or an MA–PD plan offered by an MA

The date of 'allowance' was October 11, 1923, when the Commissioner approved the refunds.

his approval of the schedule of credits and refunds must be taken to be the final exercise of that discretion and the allowance of the credit

While an appeal in a proper case is matter of right, the question whether the case is a proper one under the law regulating appeals is not left to the appellant, but is to be exami

Writs of error to State courts have never been allowed as of right. It has always been the practice to submit the record of the State court to a judge of this court, whose duty has

In the English chancery division, where property which forms the subject of proceedings is more than sufficient to answer nil clnims in the proceedings, the court may allow to the

in veterans' legislation, in the Veterans' Bureau, and in Army terminology, has never been considered synonymous with, or inclusive of, automatic insurance; this word ordinarily re

Allowed' connotes a grant. Under our federal tax system there is no machinery for formal allowances of deductions from gross income. Deductions stand if the Commissioner takes no s

or ALLAY. An inferior metal used with gold and silver in making coin. The amount of alloy to be used is determined by law, and is subject to changes from time to time. ALLOYNOUR (L

L. Fr. One who conceals, steals or carries off a thing privately. Britt, c. 17.

The term “all patients” means patients who are treated on an inpatient basis and discharged from a specified hospital (as defined in clause (ii)).

the right given by TRIA § 201(a) to attach blocked assets.

“All-round light” means a light showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 360 degrees.

the terms “all students” and “all children” mean students or children from a broad range of backgrounds and circumstances, including disadvantaged students and children, students o

onty substances used for or as manure, and not substances used in the manufacture of manure or fertilizers.

necessarily, the power to admit them on such conditions as Congress may think proper to impose; and therefore, as a condition, Congress has the unlimited power of taxing them.

The term “all-terrain vehicle” or “ATV” means— (A) any motorized, off-highway vehicle designed to travel on 3 or 4 wheels, having a seat designed to be straddled by the operator an

all the circumstances of the case stated in the bill of exceptions, and the evidence to which it refers.

The name given in England to the short clause in a conveyance or other assurance which purports to convey "all the estate, right, title, interest, claim, and demand" of the grantor

In this clause, the term “all-urban State” means a State in which there are no rural areas (as defined in paragraph (2)(D)) or a State in which there are no hospitals classified as

“alluvial valley floors” means the unconsolidated stream laid deposits holding streams where water availability is sufficient for subirrigation or flood irrigation agricultural act

Alluvion.

Lat In the Civil and old English law. The washing up of the sea; formation of soli or land from' the sea; maritime increase. Hale, Anal. § 8. "Alluvio maris is an increase of the l

That increase of the earth on a shore or bank of a river by the force of the water, as by a current or by waves, which is so gradual that no one can judge how much is added at each

Land gained from the sea either by alluvion or dereliction, if the same be by little and little, by small and imperceptible degrees, belongs to the owner of the land adjoining.

Alluvion from the sea.

vacancies that come into existence while the Senate is in session.

all venue purposes'-not 'all venue purposes " except " for patent venue.' " Brief for Respondent 21.

A nation which has entered into an alliance with another nation. 1 Kent, Comm. 69. A citizen or subject of one of two or more allied nations. 4 C. Rob. Adm. 251; 6 C. Rob. Adm. 205

The term “ally or partner nation” means— (A) the Government of any country that is a member of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development; (B) the Government of the

A book or table containing a calendar of days, weeks, and months, to which various statistics are often added, such as the times of the rising and setting of the sun and moon, etc.

The archives, or, as they are sometimes styled, muniments of a church or library.

In Saxon law. Alms fee; alms money. Otherwise called "Peterpence." Cowell. ALMOIGN (Law Ft.) Alms; a tenure of lands by divine service. See "Frankalmoigne."

almoigne, almoin, I. fr. Alms.

Alms. See Frankalmoin.

One charged with the distribution of alms. The office was first instituted in religious houses and although formerly one of importance is now in England almost a sinecure. See Lord

In Spanish law. A general term, signifying both export and import duties, as well as excise. Derived from the Arabic, and said to signify the same as portorium in Latin. Schmidt, C

Any species of relief bestowed upon the poor. That which is given by public authority for the relief of the poor. Shelf. Mortm. 802, note x; Hayw. Elect. 263; 1 Doug. Elect. 370; 2

Peter's pence, which see.

A house for the publicly supported paupers of a city or county. People v. City of New York, 36 Hun (N. Y.) 311. In England an almshouse is not synonymous with a workhouse or poorho

A house appropriated to the use of the poor.^ Within the meaning of an act exempting property from taxation, will include a house used solely for the " purpose of affording pecunia

Ellmeasure; a duty on woolen cloth.

An officer who measured woolen cloth and collected the duties thereon.