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One determined by hazard or lot, and not by the deliberate understanding and agreement of the jury. Goodman v. Cody, 1 Wash. T. 335, 34 Am. Rep. 808; Dixon v. Pluns, 98 Cal. 384, 3

substitution," and substitution presupposes that there was a date before.

A statute valid when enacted may become invalid by change in the conditions to which it is applied.

change in physical condition and does not include changes in other conditions relevant to the initial entitlement to benefits, such as a change in wage-earning capacity.

change in wage-earning capacity, as well as change in physical condition.

The term “change in control” means— (A) for a corporation, the sale or transfer of a controlling interest in the corporation; (B) for a partnership or limited liability company, th

The term “change in non-Federal price” means, with respect to a covered drug that is subject to an agreement under this section, an amount equal to— (A) the non-Federal average man

The essential fact that raises a change of abode to a change of domicil is the absence of any intention to live elsewhere; or, as Mr. Dicey puts it in his admirable book, 'the abse

The term “change of permanent station” means the transfer or assignment of a member of the armed forces from a permanent station inside the continental United States to a permanent

It is admitted, on all sides, by public jurists, that in cases of capture a firm possession changes the title to the property; and although there has been in former times much vexe

Properly speaking, the removal of a suit begun in one county or district to another county or district for trini, though the term is also sometimes applied to the removal of a suit

Now obsolete. An officer of the English mint, whose duty was to exchange coin for bullion.

The term "Changes clause" means the clause described in part 52.243–4 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation or any successor regulation.

A reduction or increase in the value of property may occur by reason of legislation for or the beginning or completion of a project. Such changes in value are incidents of ownershi

the term “cable channel” or “channel” means a portion of the electromagnetic frequency spectrum which is used in a cable system and which is capable of delivering a television chan

The chief singer in the choir of a cathedral. Mentioned in 13 Eliz. c. 10.

A church or chapel endowed with lands for the maintenance of priests to say mass daily for the souls of the donors. Termes de la Ley; Cowell.

A small church.

One which is used only for the ease of the parishioners in prayers and preaching, while the sacraments and burial are received and performed at the mother church. The curate of suc

The precinct of a chapel; the same thing for a chapel that a parish is for a church. Termes de la Ley; Cowell.

Places of worship. They may be either "private" chapels, such as are built and maintained by a private person for his own use and at his own expense, or "free" chapels, so called f

A hood or bonnet anciently worn by the Knights of the Garter, as part of the habit of that order. Also a little escutcheon fixed in the forehead of horses drawing a hearse at a fun

An officer in the English chancery whose duty was to fit the wax to seal the write, commissions, and other instruments thence issuing. The office was abolished by St 15 & 16 Vlct.

In old English law. A summary be inquired of, or presented before size, or of the peace, in their sessions. itineris. v. Capitula.

A summary of matters to be inquired of or presented before justices in eyre, justices of assize, or of the peace, in their sessions. Also articles delivered by the justice in his c

the terms "chaplain", "firefighter", "law enforcement officer", "member of a rescue squad or ambulance crew", and "public agency"

A chaplaincy in the Roman Catholic Church is an institution founded by an individual for the purpose of celebrating or causing to be celebrated annually a certain number of masses

An itinerant merchant.

Money repaid by a seller upon full payment.

The vicinity or precinct of a chapel.

In ecclesiastical law. A congregation of clergymen. Such an assembly is termed capitulum, which signifies a little head; it being a kind of head, not only to govern the diocese in

In this part, the term "chapter 137 legacy provisions" means the following sections of this title: sections 3002, 3004, 3011–3015, 3041, 3063–3069, 3134, 3151–3157, 3201–

a Chapter X proceeding is for purposes of rehabilitating the corporation and reorganizing it. Chapter X proceedings are not limited to insolvent corporations but are open to those

A female trader.

when we have held that a defendant's "character" is a relevant consideration in capital sentencing.

What commonly is called 'character evidence' is only such when 'character' is employed as a synonym for 'reputation.' The witness may not testify about defendant's specific acts or

In subparagraph (A), the term “characteristics” means the materials, ingredients, design, composition, heating source, or other features of a tobacco product.

The terms "characterization", "characterize", and "characterizing" mean activities that provide comprehensive data and interpretations for a specific

In assessing the validity of the tax under federal law, we are not bound by the state's conclusion that the tax is imposed on the depositors, even though we would be bound by the s

The terms "characterization", "characterize", and "characterizing" mean activities that provide comprehensive data and interpretations for a specific

The terms "characterization", "characterize", and "characterizing" mean activities that provide comprehensive data and interpretations for a specific

The destination intended by the passenger when he begins his journey and known to the carrier, determines the character of the commerce.

caraxare, 1. 1 In old records, axator: a writer; a notary. Charaxatnra: tion of a writing.

Fr. A plough. SUiL Westm, 1, c. 1.

Fr. A cart. Stat, Westm. 1, c. 1, 32. Britt, c. 1. Charrettir; A carter. Kelham.

a verified accusation.

A burden; a duty or liability attached to, or obligation imposed upon, a person; an incumbrance or lien upon land; an instruction given by the judge to a petit jury after the case

In equity practice. A statement in writing made by a party to a suit in equity, before a master of the court, of the items with which the opposite party should be debited or should

Liable to a charge or accusation.

In equity practice. The mode or form of accounting before a master. Where a decree or order of the court directs an account to be taken and examined before a master, in such case t

The general allegation, the defendant’s commission of a crime and the detailed facts thereof.

Weighty; heavy; penal; expensive. Kelham.

For the purposes of this subsection, the term “charge card” means a card, plate, or other single credit device that may be used from time to time to obtain credit which is not subj

An inferior diplomat of a foreign country.

or CHARGE ^'affaires. In international law. The title of a diplomatic representative or minister of an inferior grade, to whose care are confided the affairs of his nation. He has

The title of a diplomatic representative of inferior rank, He has not the title or dignity of a minister, though he may be charged with the functions and offices of the latter, eit

The only safe rule is to abandon entirely the standard to which the indictment must conform, judged as a criminal pleading, and consider only whether it shows satisfactorily that t

where a devisee, whose estate is undefined, is directed to pay the testator's debts or legacies, or a specific sum in gross, he takes an estate in fee. The reason on which this rul

if the charge be merely on the land, and not on the person of the devisee, then the devisee, upon a general devise, takes an estate for life only... If the charge be merely on the

The term “charge proportion” means 100 percent minus the cost proportion.

I. fr. To load. Chargeez: loaded; laden.

The expenses which have been incurred in relation- either to a transaction or to a suit. It is a larger term than "costs."

Charges against an estate are only such as affect it as a whole. They do not include taxes on the rights of individual beneficiaries.

The term “charges for mobile telecommunications services” means any charge for, or associated with, the provision of commercial mobile radio service, as defined in section 20.3 of

A paper kept at a police-station to receive each night the names of the persons brought and given into custody, the nature of the accusation, and the name of the aceuser in each ca

A police station blotter for the names of and charges against and accusers of prisoners.

In Scotch law. A writ commanding a person to enter heir to his predecessor within forty days; otherwise, an action to be raised against him as if he had entered. The heir might app

An attorney's lien, for his proper compensation, on the fund or judgment which his client has recovered by means of his professional aid and services. Goodrich v. McDonald, 112 N.

By 1 & 2 Vict. c. 110, §§ 14-16, and 3 & 4 Vict. c. 82, when judgment has been recovered in an action, a judge at chambers may make an order that any government stock, funds, or an

That part of a bill in equity which anticipates the defense.

Having the character or purpose of a charity, (q. v.) —Charitable institution. One administering a public or private charity; an eleemosynary institution. See People v. Fitch, 16 M

The term “charitable beneficiary” means any beneficiary which is an organization described in section 170(c). / For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “charitable beneficiary” and

a contribution or gift to or for the use of— '(2) A corporation, trust, or community chest, fund, or foundation— '(A) created or organized in the United States or in any possession

The term “charitable deduction property” means any property (other than publicly traded securities) contributed in a contribution for which a deduction was claimed under section 17

The term “charitable gift annuity” has the meaning given it in section 501(m)(5) of title 26 . / the term "charitable gift annuity" means an annuity issued by a charitabl

One administering a public or private charity; an eleemosynary institution. See People v. Fitch, 16 Misc. Rep. 464, 39 N. Y. Supp. 926; Balch v. Shaw, 174 Mass. 144, 54 N. E. 490;

The term “charitable lead annuity” means any interest in the form of a guaranteed annuity with respect to which a deduction was allowed under section 2055 or 2522 (as the case may

The term “charitable lead annuity trust” means any trust in which there is a charitable lead annuity.

the term “charitable lead trust” means a trust described in section 170(f)(2)(B), 2055(e)(2)(B), or 2522(c)(2)(B) of title 26;

The term “charitable organization” means an organization described in section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ( 26 U.S.C. 170(c) ). / the term “charitable organization”

the term “charitable organizations” means national voluntary health and welfare agencies designated by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management pursuant to Executive Orde

[a]ny charitable, benevolent, philanthropic, patriotic, or eleemosynary purpose." A "contribution" is defined as "[t]he promise or grant of any money or property of any kind or val

The term “charitable remainder trust” has the meaning given it in section 664(d) of title 26 . / the term "charitable remainder trust" means a charitable remainder annuit

Charity never fails; and it is the right, as well as the duty of the sovereign, by its courts and public officers, as also by legislation (if needed), to have the charities properl

Statutes for the administration of charities.

See Charitable.

or CHARITIES. Gifts to general public uses, which may extend to the rich as well as the poor. Ambl. 651; 2 Sneed (Tenn.) 305. Gifts to such purposes as are enumerated in Act 43 Eli

An English statute of 1861 favoring conveyances for charitable uses.

Originally those enumerated in the statute 43 Eliz. c. 4, and afterwards those which, by analogy, come within its spirit and purpose. In its present usage, the term is so broad as

a gift for a public use.

One reared by a charity.

A mock serenade of discordant noises made with kettles, tin horns, etc., designed to annoy and insult; a vile or noisy music made with tin horns, bells, kettles, pans, etc., in der

A cheat or impostor.

Charles I, King of England 1625-1649. Charles II, King of England 1660-1685.

An act of congress ought never to be construed to violate the law of nations, if any other possible construction remains, and consequently can never be construed to violate neutral

A charnel-house; a place where dead bodies are thrown.

or CHARRUS. A weight ol lead, consisting of thirty pigs at seventy pounds each. Cowell.

A quantity consisting of 36 pigs of lead, each pig weighing about 70 pounds.

The word "chart," as used in the copyright law, does not include sheets of paper exhibiting tabulated or methodically arranged information, Taylor v. Gilman (C. C.) 24 Fed. 632.

A charter or deed in writing; any signal or token by which an estate was held. ■ Charta Chyrographata. An indenture. between them in such a manner as to divide the word in the sepa