Law Dictionary

The term “community spouse” means the spouse of an institutionalized spouse.

In this subchapter, the term “community supported living arrangements services” means one or more of the following services meeting the requirements of subsection (h) provided in a

The term “community support facility” includes an ancillary supporting facility (as that term is defined in section 2871(1) of this title ).

The term “community support services” includes revenue-generating food, recreational, lodging support services, and resale operations and other retail facilities and services inten

The term “community water system” has the meaning given the term in section 300f of title 42 . / The term "community water system" has the meaning given such term in sect

The term “community wildfire protection plan” means a plan for an at-risk community that— (A) is developed within the context of the collaborative agreements and the guidance estab

The term "community wood energy system" means an energy system that— (i) produces thermal energy or combined thermal energy and electricity where thermal is the primary e

the substitution of a lesser type of punishment for the punishment actually imposed at trial.

a change of a punishment to which a person has been condemned into one less severe, substituting a less for a greater punishment by authority of law.

The term is used where there is a substitution of one form of payment for another for taxes levied. Laws regulating the commutation of taxes may be enacted by the legislature. (31

Payment of a designated lump sum (permanent or annual) for the privilege of exemption from taxes, or the settlement in advance of a specific sum in lieu of an ad valorem tax. Cotto

Paying tithes in money.

A railroad ticket giving the holder the right to travel at a certnin rate for a limited number of trips (or for an, unlimited number within a certain period of time) for a less amo

in commutative contracts, where the reciprocal obligations are to be performed at the same time, or the one immediately after the other, the party, who wishes to put the other in d

See "Justice."

Commuter air carrier.—The term “commuter air carrier” means a commuter operator as defined or applied in subpart K or S of part 93 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations. / Commu

The term “commuter authority” has the meaning given such term in section 24102(4) 1 of title 49. / “Commuter authority” means any State, local, or regional authority, corporation,

The term “commuter highway vehicle” means any highway vehicle— (i) the seating capacity of which is at least 6 adults (not including the driver), and (ii) at least 80 percent of th

Commuter highway vehicle; vanpool vehicle.—The term "commuter highway vehicle or vanpool vehicle" means any vehicle— (I) the seating capacity of which is at least 6 adult

For purposes of this section, the term “commuter rail passenger transportation” has the meaning given that term in section 24102(4).1 / “commuter rail passenger transportation” mea

The term “commuter rail transportation” has the meaning given the term “commuter rail passenger transportation” in section 24102(5) 1 of title 49.

Commuters Defined.—For purposes of aircraft operations at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport under subpart K of part 93 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, the term &q

“Commuter service” means short-haul rail passenger service operated in metropolitan and suburban areas, whether within or across the geographical boundaries of a State, usually cha

A resident.

The compact—the legislative means—adapts to our Union of sovereign States the age-old treaty making power of independent sovereign nations.

The term “compact commission” means the regional commission, committee, or board established in a compact to administer such compact.

The term “Compact of Free Association” means the Compacts of Free Association entered into between the United States and the governments of the Federated States of Micronesia and t

The term “compact region” means the area consisting of all States that are members of a compact.

In old English Law any meat or other edibles to be eaten with bread; a relish with bread, as butter ^ cheese, meat, fish, fruit, etc. "Any meat, or other edibles to be eat with bre

Lat. Companage, (q.v.) Spelman.

corporations, partnerships, companies and other associations, whether or not with limited liability and whether or not for pecuniary profit.

An English statute of 1862 regulating nonpartnership companies.

An English statute, (8 Viet c. 16,) passed in 1845, which consolidated the clauses of previous laws still remaining in force on the subject of public companies. It is considered as

A knight of the Order of the Garter. See "Knights of the Garter."

In French law. A general term, comprehending all persons who compose the crew of a ship or vessel. Poth. Mar. Cont. note 163.

The term “company” has the meaning provided the term in section 1971 of title 12 , but shall not include a bank, a bank holding company, or any subsidiary of a bank holding company

a retail service station operated directly by employees of a refiner or producer of petroleum products (or a subsidiary).

The closest decision in theory, Marsh v. Alabama, supra, involved the assumption by a private enterprise of all of the attributes of a state-created municipality and the exercise b

the term “comparability payment” means a payment payable under section 5304;

For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “comparable contributions” means contributions— (i) which are the same amount, or (ii) which are the same percentage of the annual deductibl

the term “comparable conventionally fueled motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle which is, as determined by the Secretary— (A) commercially available at the time the comparability o

In this paragraph, the term “comparable facility” means a facility that— (i) meets the current geometric and construction standards required for the types and volume of traffic tha

in a movie theater-but more complicated when, as in sports arenas, spectators sometimes stand up.

For purposes of paragraph (1), the term "comparable participating employees" means all employees— (A) who are eligible individuals covered under any high deductible healt

The term “comparable replacement dwelling” means any dwelling that is (A) decent, safe, and sanitary; (B) adequate in size to accommodate the occupants; (C) within the financial me

For purposes of this subparagraph, the term “comparable vehicle” means, with respect to any new qualified hybrid motor vehicle, any vehicle which is powered solely by a gasoline or

Comparison of handwritings.

Proceeding by the method of comparison; founded on comparison; estimated by comparison. —Comparative interpretation. That method of interpretation which seeks to arrive at the mean

The terms “comparative clinical effectiveness research” and “research” mean research evaluating and comparing health outcomes and the clinical effectiveness, risks, and benefits of

That method of interpretation which seeks to arrive at the meaning of a statute or other writing by comparing its several parts and also bv comparing it as a whole with other like

The study of the principles of legal science by the comparison of various systems of law.

Under that doctrine contributory negligence, however gross, is not a bar to recovery but only mitigates damages.

I. I. In old English law. Appearance.

To appear.

It is a general rule, that evidence by comparison of hands is not admissible, where the witness has had no previous knowledge of the hand writing, but is called upon to testify mer

evidence by comparison of hands is not admissible when the witness has had no previous knowledge of the handwriting, but is called upon to testify merely from a comparison of hands

A copartner.

I. I. Belonging to commonage, v.

Belonging to commonage. Jus compaseuum, the right of common of pasture.

To plot; to contrive.

Imagining or contriving. COMPATERNITAS (Eng. compaternity). In the canon law. A kind of spiritual relationship {cognatio spiritualis) contracted by baptism. It was a ground of divo

The relation of godparent.

In the canon law. A kind of spiritual relationship contracted by baptism.

Spiritual affinity, contracted by sponsorship in baptism.

Such reconcilability in two or more offices that one person may fill them.

The term “compatible use” means a wildlife-dependent recreational use or any other use of a refuge that, in the sound professional judgment of the Director, will not materially int

or COMPEIR. In Scotch law. To appear. 1 Forbes, Inst. pt. 4, bk. 2, c. 2, tit. 2. ance made for a defendant; an appearance by counsel. Bell, Diet.

(Scotch) Appearance.

In old records. An adversary or accuser. Whishaw.

Lat. [from compellare, to accuse.] An accuser or adversary. Whishaw.

An adversary or accuser. Compendia sunt dispendia. Co. Litt. SO5. Abbreviations are detriments.

An individual shall not be disqualified from regular unemployment compensation for separating from employment if that separation is for any compelling family reason. For purposes o

For purposes of this subparagraph, the term “compelling need” means— (I) that a failure to obtain requested records on an expedited basis under this paragraph could reasonably be e

Any incidental burden on the free exercise of appellant's religion may be justified by a 'compelling state interest in the regulation of a subject within the State's constitutional

One who is legally qualified to be heard to testify in a cause. Hogan v. Sherman, 5 Mich. 60; People v. Compton, 123 Cal. 403, 56 Pac. 44; Com. v. Mullen, 97 Mass. 545. See Compete

Abridgments are hindrances. Co. Litt. 305.

An abridgment, synopsis or digest

the term “compensable crime” means a crime the victims of which are eligible for compensation under the eligible crime victim compensation program, and includes crimes, whose victi

harm which may include general injury to reputation, consequent mental suffering, alienation of associates, specific items of pecuniary loss, or whatever form of harm would be reco

For purposes of this section, the term "compensable injury" means—

an exercise of the power of eminent domain which has the inevitable effect of depriving the owner of the going-concern value of his business is a compensable 'taking' of property.

In Spanish law. The extinction of a debt by another debt of equal dignity between persons who have mutual claims on each other.

The rule that any modification of the principal obligation releases the surety is also abated in the case of a compensated surety or indemnitor, who is discharged only so far as hi

A compensating use tax with respect to an item shall be treated as a general sales tax. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the term “compensating use tax” means, with respect

In the civil law. Compensation, or set-off. A proceeding resembling a set-off in the common law, being a claim on the part of the defendant to have an amount due to him from the pl

The compensation or set-off of one crime against another. For example, in questions of divorce, where one party claims the divorce on the ground of adultery of his or her companion

the entire "package" of benefits-not just cash, but retirement benefits, medical care, and exemption from taxation if that is part of the employment package.

contracts, a ‘reward for services rendered.

contracts, in the civil law. When two persons are indebted to each other, there takes place a compensation between them, which extinguishes both debts. Compensation takes place of

The term “compensation arrangement” means any arrangement involving any remuneration between a physician (or an immediate family member of such physician) and an entity other than

§ 22(a) 'is broad enough to include in taxable income any economic or financial benefit conferred on the employee as compensation, whatever the form or mode by which it is effected

Section 22(a) of the Revenue Act is broad enough to include in taxable income any economic or financial benefit conferred on the employee as compensation, whatever the form or mode

costs for document translation, we must look to the meaning of "interpreter." That term is not defined in the Court Interpreters Act or in any other relevant statutory provision.

No officer in any branch of the public service, or any other person whose salary, pay, or emoluments are fixed by law or regulations, shall receive any additional pay, extra allowa

For purposes of this section, the term “compensatory amount” means the amount received or accrued during the taxable year as damages as a result of an award in, or in settlement of

The standard under the Tort Claims Act is 'compensatory,' i.e., 'measured by the pecuniary injuries' resulting from the death.

the terms “compensatory time” and “compensatory time off” mean hours during which an employee is not working, which are not counted as hours worked during the applicable workweek o

the terms “compensatory time” and “compensatory time off” mean hours during which an employee is not working, which are not counted as hours worked during the applicable workweek o

In the Roman law. The adjournment of a cause, in order to hear the parties or their advocates a second time; a second hearing of the parties to a cause. Calv. Lex.; Brissonius. COI

(Civil Law) A judicial inquest by delegates or commissioners to find out and relate the truth of a cause.—Wharton.