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For purposes of this subsection, the term “applicable restriction” means any restriction— (A) which effectively limits the ability of the corporation or partnership to liquidate, a
The term “applicable retained interest” means any interest in an entity with respect to which there is— (A) a distribution right, but only if, immediately before the transfer descr
The term “applicable retirement plan” means— (A) an employees’ trust described in section 401(a) which is exempt from tax under section 501(a), (B) a plan under which amounts are c
The term "applicable retirement savings vehicle" means an account or plan elected by the eligible individual under paragraph (2).
For purposes of this section, the term “applicable review period” means the period starting on the date the Administrator receives a notice under subsection (a)(1) and ending 90 da
For purposes of this subsection, the term "applicable savings bond" means a savings bond which— (A) is more than 3 years past its date of final maturity; (B) (i) is in pa
For purposes of this section, the term “applicable Secretary” means— (1) the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, with respect to financial assistance administered by such S
For purposes of this subsection, the term “applicable section” means section 79, 106, 117(d), 125, 127, 129, 132, 137, 274(j), 505, or 4980B.
For purposes of paragraph (1)(B)(ii)(II), the term “applicable section 38 credits” means the credit allowed under section 38 for the taxable year which is properly allocable to— (A
In this subsection, the term “applicable sections of title 5” means— (A) subsections (b), (c) and (d) of section 4507 of title 5 ; and (B) subsections (b) and (c) of section 4507a
For purposes of this section, the term “applicable self-insured health plan” means any plan for providing accident or health coverage if— (1) any portion of such coverage is provid
The term “applicable services” means the following: (i) Acute care inpatient services. (ii) Physicians’ services delivered in and outside of an acute care hospital setting. (iii) O
In this subsection, the term “applicable setting” means a physician’s office, a hospital outpatient department (including an emergency department), an ambulatory surgical center, a
The term “applicable severance from employment” means any severance from employment of a covered executive— (i) by reason of an involuntary termination of the executive by the empl
For purposes of the clause (i), the term “applicable share” means, with respect to any period, the natural gas allocable to such period if the gas were allocated ratably over the p
In this paragraph, the term “applicable site neutral payment rate” means— (I) for discharges in cost reporting periods beginning during fiscal years 2016 through 2019, the blended
The term "applicable site of service" means a site of service other than a site where the facility rate under the fee schedule under this subsection applies and other tha
Applicable small hub airport defined.—In clause (i)(II), the term "applicable small hub airport" means an airport designated as a small hub airport during— (I) the 3-year
For purposes of this section, the term “applicable start date” means, with respect to any qualified opportunity zone designated under this section, the January 1 following the date
The term "applicable State agency" means the State agency that has primary responsibility to enforce the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act in the State.
The term “applicable State authority” means, with respect to a health insurance issuer in a State, the State insurance commissioner or official or officials designated by the State
The term “applicable State court” means, with respect to any applicable State statute, a court of the State which enacted such statute.
In this section, the term “applicable State health subsidy program” means— (1) the program under this title 3 for the enrollment in qualified health plans offered through an Exchan
For purposes of this section, the term “applicable State statute” means a statute providing for the entry of an order, judgment, or decree described in paragraph (2)(A) which is en
The term “applicable statute” means— (A) the Act or the title, part, section, or any other subdivision of an Act, as the case may be, that authorizes the appropriation for an appli
The term "applicable statutory premium recognition pattern" means the statutory premium recognition pattern— (I) which is in effect for the calendar year in which the pre
For purposes of subparagraph (D), the term “applicable stock price” means, with respect to any stock for which an option has been granted— (i) the closing price of such stock on th
The term “applicable straddle” means any straddle (within the meaning of section 1092(c)).
The term “applicable subchapter” means subchapter XVIII, subchapter XIX, or both.
For purposes of this subsection, the term “applicable subsidy” means— (A) any direct or counter-cyclical payment under title I of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, or
For purposes of this section, the term "applicable supplementary amount" means, with respect to any sustainable aviation fuel, an amount equal to $0.01 for each percentag
For purposes of this paragraph, the term “applicable taxable year” means, with respect to any employer— (i) the first taxable year of the employer— (I) which includes any portion o
For purposes of this subchapter, the term "applicable tax-exempt organization" means— / The term "applicable tax-exempt organization" means any organization whi
For purposes of this paragraph, the term “applicable tax limit” means the limitation imposed by section 26(a) for the taxable year reduced by the sum of the credits allowable under
For purposes of this subsection, the term “applicable taxpayer” means any taxpayer who has been allowed a credit under section 48D(a) for any prior taxable year. / The term “applic
For purposes of this paragraph, the term “applicable threshold” means— (i) $450,000 in the case of subsection (a), (ii) $425,000 in the case of subsection (b), (iii) $400,000 in th
In this paragraph, the term “applicable threshold percentage” means— (i) in 2005, in the case of an average sales price for a drug or biological that exceeds widely available marke
The term "applicable trade or business" means any activity conducted on a regular, continuous, and substantial basis which, regardless of whether the activity is conducte
The term “applicable transaction” means, with respect to any applicable taxpayer, any significant transaction (as determined by the Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of
“applicable treaty” means— (A) the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft, done at The Hague on 16 December 1970; (B) the Convention for the Suppression of
The term "applicable United Nations Security Council resolution" means— (A) United Nations Security Council Resolution 1695 (2006), 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013),
For purposes of this subparagraph, the term “applicable voluntary early retirement incentive plan” means a voluntary early retirement incentive plan maintained by— (I) a local educ
The term “applicable wash sales transaction” means any transaction (or series of transactions) under which a nonresident alien individual, foreign corporation, or qualified investm
For the purposes of this subsection, the term “applicable year” means the most recent taxable year for which information is available in the Internal Revenue Service's taxpayer dat
The term “applicant” means any person who applies to a creditor directly for an extension, renewal, or continuation of credit, or applies to a creditor indirectly by use of an exis
The term "applicant flow data" means data that tracks the rate of applications for job positions among demographic categories.
For purposes of this section, the term “applicant for membership” includes a student enrolled, during a semester or other enrollment term, in a course which is part of Reserve Offi
The term “applicant for military service” means a person who, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned, is an applicant for original enlistment or appointment in the
The terms “individual's representative” and “applicant's representative” mean a parent, a family member, a guardian, an advocate, or an authorized representative of an individual o
To fasten, to moor a ship.
I Application. Applicatio est Tita regnlae: application is the life of a rule. In old English law. A fastening to; a mooring. Applicatio naviam: a mooring of vessels.
Application is the life of a rule. 2 Bulst. 79. APPLICATION (Lat. applicare). The act of making a request for something. A written request. The use or disposition made of a thing.
- applicationdefined inCase LawU.S. CodeBallentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Black's (1891)Anderson (1889)
petition, appeal from the denial of a petition, and anything else that functions as an appeal." Second, California's procedures are very different from those in other States.
As used in this section, “application area” means any reasonable geographical area within which a deepwater port may be constructed and operated. Such application area shall not ex
the term "application for a deposit facility" means an application to the appropriate Federal financial supervisory agency otherwise required under Federal law or regulat
The term “application” or “application for qualification” means the application provided for in section 77eee of this title or section 77ggg of this title , and includes any amendm
The term “application for restructuring” means a written request— (A) from a borrower for the restructuring of a distressed loan in accordance with a preliminary restructuring plan
A person owing money under distinct contracts has undoubtedly a right to apply his payments to whichever debt he may choose; and, although prudence might suggest an express directi
The term "application State" means a State in which a registered loan originator or a State-licensed loan originator seeks to be licensed.
The term “applied research” means research that includes expansion of the findings of fundamental research to uncover practical ways in which new knowledge can be advanced to benef
The term “applied silvicultural assessment” means any vegetative or other treatment carried out for information gathering and research purposes. / The term “applied silvicultural a
aplumbatnra, I In old English law. A soldering to, or together, v. Adplumbare.
Lat. A soldering together. Bract, fol. 9. b.
1. To make a formal request or petition, usually in writing, to a court, officer, board or company, for the granting of some favor or of some rule or order, which is within his or
simply applying an old organization to a new use, which is not a patentable subject
I.L In old records, to lean upon.
To designate, ordain, prescribe, nominate; People v. Fitzsimmons, 68 N. Y. 519.
The term “appointee”— (A) means an individual serving in a policy and supporting position; and (B) includes an individual serving in such a position temporarily in an acting capaci
A person whois appoint ed or selected fora particular purpose; as the appointee under a power is the person who is to receive the benefit of the power.
the term "appointing authority" means an employee in the executive branch of the Government of the United States that has authority to make appointments to positions in t
The statute is plainly broad enough on its face to cover the sale of influence in connection with an office which had been authorized by law and which, at the time of the sale, mig
- Appointmentdefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Black's (1891)Anderson (1889)Stimson (1881)Burrill (1850)Bouvier (1839)
The designation of a person, by the person or persons having authority therefor, to discharge the duties of some office or trust. As distinguished from an election, it seems that a
The purpose of state statutes requiring the appointment by foreign corporations of agents upon whom process may be served is primarily to subject them to the jurisdiction of local
- Appointordefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Black's (1891)Burrill (1850)
One authorized by the donor, under the statute of uses, to execute a power. 2 Bouv. Inst, note 1923. Also called "donee." APPORT (Law Fr.) In old English law. Tax; tallage; tribute
Lat. [from a^?, to, and ponere, to put.] In old practice. To put, or set to. Justitiarii apponant aigilla sua; the justices shall affix their seals. Stat. Westm. 2, c. 31. To put i
L. Fr. In old English law. Tax; tallage; tribute; imposition; payment; charge; expenses. Kelham.
To apportion is to 'divide and assign in just proportion,' 'to distribute among two or more a just part or share to each
II In old English lam. Apportionment; an apportionment.Apportionare, apporconare, 1,1. In old English law. To apportion. Apportionatse: apportioned, assessed.
Lat. An apportionment. Blount.
Apporconare. L. Lat. To apportion. Towns. PL 21, Apporiio Tiatce; apportioned, assessed. Reg. Grig, 268.
- apportionmentdefined inU.S. CodeCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Anderson (1889)Burrill (1850)
The term “apportionment” includes unexpended apportionments made under prior authorization laws.
the Equal Protection Clause does not require the States to use total population figures derived from the federal census as the standard by which this substantial population equival
the plaintiff must 'give evidence tending to separate or apportion the defendant's profits and the patentee's damages between the patented feature and the unpatented features, and
One who attacks a formula of apportionment carries a distinct burden of showing by 'clear and cogent evidence' that it results in extraterritorial values being taxed.
What was required was only 'reasonable approximation' which usually may be attained 'through the testimony of experts and persons informed by observation and experience'... The res
In French law. That which a partner brings into the partnership other than cash; for instance, securities, realty or personalty, cattle, stock or even his personal ability and know
I. I In old English lata. Anything brought or carried to another, as a profit or emolument, particularly for the support of a religious person; anything carried out of the country.
In old English law. The revenue, profit, or emolument which a thing -hrings to the owner. Commonly applied to a corody or pension. Blount.
- Apposal Of Sheriffsdefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Black's (1891)Burrill (1850)Bouvier (1839)
In English law. The charging them with money received upon account of the exchequer. 22 & 23 Car. II.; Cowell.
In old English law. To interrogate or question.
- Apposerdefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Kinney (1893)Burrill (1850)Bouvier (1839)
In English law. An officer of the exchequer, whose duty it was to examine the sheriffs in regard to their accounts handed in to the exchequer. He was also called the "foreign appos
An officer in the English exchequer, whose business it was to examine the sheriff's estreats with the record, and to ask [appose] the sheriff what he could say to each sum therein,
Fr. To question; toi adjust or settle. Kelham.
- Appostilledefined inCyclopedic (1922)Bouvier (1914)Kinney (1893)Black's (1891)Burrill (1850)Bouvier (1839)
In French law. An addition or annotation made in the margin of a writing. Merlin, Repert.
In French law, an addition or annotation made in the margin of a writing. Merl. Repert.
The term “appraisal” means a written statement independently and impartially prepared by a qualified appraiser setting forth an opinion of defined value of an adequately described
The terms “Appraisal Foundation” and “Foundation” means the Appraisal Foundation established on November 30, 1987, as a not for profit corporation under the laws of Illinois.
The term “appraisal management company” means, in connection with valuing properties collateralizing mortgage loans or mortgages incorporated into a securitization, any external th
The terms “Appraisal Subcommittee” and “subcommittee” mean the Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council.
To value.