Law Dictionary

The term “average annual per-household energy use with respect to a type of product” means the estimated aggregate annual energy use (in kilowatt-hours or the Btu equivalent) of co

In this paragraph, the term “average annual VISTA subsistence allowance” means the total average annual subsistence allowance provided to VISTA volunteers under section 4955 of thi

For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “average area purchase price” means, with respect to any residence, the average purchase price of single family residences (in the statistic

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “average benefit percentage” means, with respect to any group, the average of the benefit percentages calculated separately with respect to

"Average charges for toll and transportation" are understood to mean, and do mean, charges made at a mean rate, obtained by dividing the entire receipts for toll and transportation

For the purpose of this subchapter, the term "average concentration" means a determination which accurately represents the atmospheric conditions with regard to respirabl

The term “average crop revenue election payment” means a payment made to producers on a farm under section 8715 1 of this title.

Except as provided otherwise by State law or this paragraph, the term “average daily attendance” means— (i) the aggregate number of days of attendance of all students during a scho

The term “average equity base” means, with respect to any taxable year, the average of— (A) the equity base determined as of the close of the taxable year, and (B) the equity base

The term "average feed cost" means the average cost of feed used by a dairy operation to produce a hundredweight of milk, determined under section 9052 of this title usin

The term “average fees” means the average contractual fee rate of single-family guaranty arrangements by an enterprise entered into during 2011, plus the recognition of any up-fron

"average fuel economy" means average fuel economy determined under section 32904 of this title.

“average fuel economy standard” means a performance standard specifying a minimum level of average fuel economy applicable to a manufacturer in a model year.

Except as provided in paragraph (2), the term “average indebtedness percentage” means the percentage obtained by dividing— (A) the average amount (determined under regulations pres

The term “average lamp efficacy” means the lamp efficacy readings taken over a statistically significant period of manufacture with the readings averaged over that period.

In maritime law. A partial loss of goods or vessels insured, for which the insurers are bound to compensate the insured in the proportion which the loss bears tothe whole insurance

Subject to subparagraph (B), the term “average manufacturer price” means, with respect to a covered outpatient drug of a manufacturer for a rebate period, the average price paid to

The term “average monthly number of unemployed persons” means the average monthly number of unemployed persons in each State during the most recent fiscal year for which informatio

In this part, the term “average non-Federal average manufacturer price” means the average of the non-Federal average manufacturer price (as defined in section 8126(h)(5) of title 3

The term “average number” means, with respect to pay status participants for a plan year, a number equal to one-half the sum of— (A) the number with respect to the plan as of the b

“average pay” means the largest annual rate resulting from averaging an employee's or Member's rates of basic pay in effect over any 3 consecutive years of creditable service or, i

The term “average per-pupil expenditure” means— (A) the aggregate current expenditures of all local educational agencies in the State; divided by (B) the total number of children i

Such as are computed on all the prices of any articles sold within a certain period or district.

The term “average prime offer rate” means the average prime offer rate for a comparable transaction as of the date on which the interest rate for the transaction is set, as publish

The term “average weekly hours” means the average hours worked by the individual (excluding overtime) in the employment from which he has been or claims to have been separated in t

The term “average weekly wage” means one-thirteenth of the total wages paid to an individual in the high quarter. For purposes of this computation, the high quarter shall be that q

The Secretary may sell or use Government silver to mint coins, except silver transferred to stockpiles established under the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U

From the words of the law there should be no departure.

A rent payable in corn for church lands.

[from Fr. ouvre, or ouvrage, work, according to Somner; or from avoir, to have or receive, according to Cowell.] In old English law. A reserved rent in corn, [grain,] paid to relig

A rent reserved to religious houses, to be paid in corn; corn drawn by the tenant's cattle. CowelL AVER ET TENIR (or TENER). To have and to hold. See "Habendum."

Fr. [from Lat. verus, true.] To aver, to prove, to make out to be true. Si Jon pusse averer que Peres, <fec.; if John can prove that Peter, &c. Britt. c. 75. Si ceo soit avere, si

In old conveyancing. To have and to hold.

To have and to hold.

Cattle.

Beasts of the plow.

Beasts of the plow, which, at common law, were privileged over other cattle. AVERIA OTI08A. Idle beasts; as distinguished from averia carucae, beasts of the plow. AVERIIS CAPTI8 IN

Cattle taken away.

A writ by which one whose cattle had been taken abroad could have cattle of the taker.

A work animal.

Lat. Full weight, or aver de pois. De qualibet libra de averio ponderis, tres denarios; of every pound of avoirdupois, three pence. Cart. 3 Edw. II. cited in Cowell.

Land ploughed by the tenant for the proper use of the lord of the soil. Blount

An averment is a positive statement: and is used in opposition to argument, or inference.

[L. Lat. verijicatio.] In old pleading. An offer to prove a plea, or pleading. The concluding part of a plea, replication, or other pleading, containing new affirmative matter, by

in libels in rem, less certainty than what belongs to proceedings at the common law, will sustain a decree of condemnation, if the words of the statute are pursued, and the allegat

Money paid to the

or AVERARE. In feudal law. To carry goods upon loaded horses or in a wagon; a duty formerly required of some customary tenants. Spelman. To drive cattle (averia) to some fair or ma

Fr. Beasts or cattle. Britt c. 27. Litt sect. 212.

A rent formerly so called. (Jowell.

An averting or turning away; a sale or lease as a whole.

A turning away of peril. Used of a contract of insurance. 3 Kent, Comm. 263.

An averting or turning away of peril. A name given to the contract of insurance (marine) because one of the parties undertakes to avert from the other the peril of the sea. Accordi

Property.

In Scotch law. To abet or a,ssist. Tomlin.

In the civll law. A grandmother. Inst 3, 6, 3.

In the civil law. A grand-sen.

The air space above the high seas and unoccupied territory is admittedly free to all nations and persons. It is with the air space above territorial lands and waters that conflicti

The term “aviation critical safety item” means a part, an assembly, installation equipment, launch equipment, recovery equipment, or support equipment for an aircraft or aviation w

The term “aviation manufacturing company” means a corporation, firm, or other business entity— (A) that— (i) actively manufactures an aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or a com

Aviation safety project.—The term &quot;aviation safety project&quot; means an aviation project that— (A) has as its primary purpose reducing the risk of injury to persons or damag

The term “aviation service” means service performed by an officer (except a flight surgeon or other medical officer) while holding an aeronautical rating or designation or while in

Within the the legislation of congress upon this plirase means navigation 3 of the country, but not upon lakes. 24 How. 1; 6 Biss. 364.

See "Divorce." AB. In Latin phrases. A preposition having the same significance as "A" (q. v.) "A" is used before words beginning with consonants, and "Ab" before those beginning w

L I. In old English law. Advice; counsel.

1. 1. In old English law. To advise, v. Advisare.

l.fr. Advisement; consideration.

I. fr. In old English law. To advise; to consider; to deliberate; to consult Arises vous bien sur v're r'ns: advise (consider) you well upon your answer, v. La court, etc.; Nous vo

In Scotch law. To make (wieandum with a process is to take it from the public court to the private consideration of the judge. Bell, Diet. AVOCAT (Fr.) Advocate; an advocate. Ord.

The term “AVLIS” means atomic vapor laser isotope separation technology. / The term “AVLIS” means atomic vapor laser isotope separation technology.

The terms “Avocado Board” and “Board” mean the Hass Avocado Board established under section 7804 of this title.

(French) An advocate.

See Business; Employment; Trade.

Avoueson. L. Fr. An advowson; patronage, foimdation. Id.

To annut; cancel; make void; to destroy the efficacy of anything.

the term “avoidable cost” means all expenses that would be incurred by a rail carrier in providing transportation that would not be incurred if the railroad line over which the tra

A making void, useless, or empty. In Ecclesiastical Law. It exists when a beneiice becomes vacant for want of an incumbent. the admission of the truth of the allegations of the opp

the term “avoidance costs” means costs incurred by any individual for the purpose of— (A) detecting a hazardous or injurious device; or (B) preventing death, serious bodily injury,

One policy served by that practice is that of not passing on constitutional questions in situations where an authoritative interpretation of state law may avoid the constitutional

The name of a weight. This kind of weight is so named, in distinction from the Troy weight. One pound avordupois contains seven thousand grains Troy; that is, fourteen ounces, elev

fr. The calling into court, by a tenant, of a person bound to warrant, to defend the title or yield Mm other lands. Avouterie,/r., Avowtry. Adultery.

See "Voucher."

l.fr. and eng. In old JSnglinhlaw. The calling into court by a tenant of a person bound to him by warranty to defend the riglit or to yield him other lands.

^In Old French Law. A feudal chief who acted as protector of a church or monastery; the suzerain of the fief. In Modern French Law. A barrister; advocate; attorney. Duverger.

To acknowledge the commission of an act, and claim that it was done with right. 3 Bl. Comm. 150. To make an avowry. For example, when replevin is brought for a thing distrained, an

One who makes an avowry.

Avoue. L. Fr. An avowee, advowee, or patron of a church; he to whom the right of advowson belongs. Britt, c. 96. Stat. Westm. 1, c. 1.

or AVOWE. See "Advowee."

An advocate of a church living.

/. Jr. To avow, or acknowledge; to justify; to maintain. To "" challenge.

avowson, avowesoun, I. Jr. An advowson.

In pleading. The answer of the defendant in an action of replevin brought to recover property taken in distress, in which he acknowledges the taking, and, setting forth the cause t

In English law. An adulterer with whom a married woman continues in adultery. Termes de la Ley.

In English law. The crime of adultery. AVULSION (Lat. avellere, to tear away). The removal of a considerable quantity of soil from the land of one man, and its deposit upon or anne

the doctrine that a boundary is unaltered by an avulsion and in such case, in the absence of prescription, the boundary no longer follows the thalweg but remains at the original li

In Civil Law. A mother's brother. 2 Bla. Com. 230.

In the civil law. A grandfather Inst. 3, 6, 1.

In this section, the term “AWACS memorandum of understanding” means— (1) the Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding Between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Minister

To lay in wait; to waylay. AWARD (Law. Lat. awarda, atvardum; old French, agarda, from a garder). To keep, preserve; to be guarded, or kept. So called because it is imposed on the

In this subsection, the terms &quot;awaiting testing&quot; and &quot;possession&quot; have the meanings given those terms in subsection (n). / The term “awaiting testing” means, wi

Two of the essentials in awards are, that they should be certain and final.