Law Dictionary

State interests in family and family-property arrangements should be overridden by the federal courts only where clear and substantial interests of the National Government, which c

The term “Federal intergovernmental mandate” means— (A) any provision in legislation, statute, or regulation that— (i) would impose an enforceable duty upon State, local, or tribal

As used in this subchapter, the term “Federal irrigation project” means any irrigation project subject to the Federal reclamation laws (Act of June 17, 1902, 32 Stat. 388, and Acts

The term “Federal irrigation water” means any water made available for agricultural purposes from the operation of any reclamation or irrigation project referred to in paragraph (8

A publication issued from 1787 to 1789, and consisting of papers, written by Hamilton, Madison, and Jay, intended to prepare the people for accepting the Constitution. Of its eight

The terms “Federal judge” and “attorney for the Government” have the meaning given such terms for the purposes of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure.

The judicial power of the United States as created by the Constitution and provided for by Congress pursuant to its constitutional authority is a power wholly independent of state

the courts of the United States are bound to proceed to judgment, and to afford redress to suitors before them, in every case to which their jurisdiction extends. They cannot abdic

The term "Federal jurisdictional agency" means a Federal agency with jurisdiction delegated by law, regulation, order, or otherwise over a review, analysis, opinion, stat

the substantive offense is committed in the manner therein described, that is, when a federal officer is attacked.

the term "Federal juvenile delinquency program" means any juvenile delinquency program which is conducted, directly, or indirectly, or is assisted by any Federal departme

The terms “Federal laboratory” and “laboratory” have the meaning given the term “laboratory” in section 12(d)(2) of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 ( 15 U.S.

that individual employees wishing to assert contract grievances must "attempt" use of the contract grievance procedure agreed upon by employer and union as the mode of redress." 10

lands the title to which is in the United States after December 2, 1980.

The term "Federal land and water" means Federal land and water operated and maintained by the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of

The term “Federal land and water management agency” means the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, B

The term “Federal land management agency” means the National Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Reclamation, or

The term "Federal land management unit" means— (A) Federal land (other than National Park System land) under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior; and (B) Na

The term “Federal land manager” means, with respect to any public lands, the Secretary of the department, or the head of any other agency or instrumentality of the United States, h

The term “Federal land or water management agency” means— (A) the Bureau of Reclamation; (B) the National Park Service; (C) the Bureau of Land Management; (D) the United States Fis

The term “Federal lands” means lands managed by or under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government. / The term “Federal lands” means those lands owned and managed by the United St

The term “Federal Lands access transportation facility” means a public highway, road, bridge, trail, or transit system that is located on, is adjacent to, or provides access to Fed

“Federal lands program” means a program established by the Secretary pursuant to section 1273 of this title to regulate surface coal mining and reclamation operations on Federal la

The term “Federal lands transportation facility” means a public highway, road, bridge, trail, or transit system that is located on, is adjacent to, or provides access to Federal la

the doctrine of that case is inapplicable to those areas of judicial decision within which the policy of the law is so dominated by the sweep of federal statutes that legal relatio

The term “Federal law enforcement agencies” means the following: (A) The United States Secret Service. (B) The Drug Enforcement Administration. (C) The Federal Bureau of Investigat

the term "Federal law enforcement assistance" means funds, equipment, training, intelligence information, and personnel, / the term “Federal law enforcement assistance” m

The term “Federal Law Enforcement Badge” means the Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery described in section 50311 of this title . / The term “Federal Law Enforce

the term "Federal law enforcement community" means the heads of the following departments or agencies: (A) the Federal Bureau of Investigation, (B) the Drug Enforcement A

“Federal law enforcement officer” means any officer, agent, or employee of the United States authorized by law or by a Government agency to engage in or supervise the prevention, d

The term "Federal lead agency" means the Corps of Engineers.

As used in this chapter, “Federal lease” means an agreement which, for any consideration, including but not limited to, bonuses, rents, or royalties conferred and covenants to be o

The mere possession of a federal license, however, does not immunize a ship from the operation of the normal incidents of local police power, not constituting a direct regulation o

A State may not enforce licensing requirements which, though valid in the absence of federal regulation, give 'the State's licensing board a virtual power of review over the federa

The term “Federal loan” means a loan made by an agency. Such term does not include loan insurance or a loan guaranty.

The term “Federal long-term contract” means any long-term contract— (A) to which the United States (or any agency or instrumentality thereof) is a party, or (B) which is a subcontr

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “Federal long-term rate” means the Federal long-term rate which would have applied to the residual interest under section 1274(d) (determin

The term “Federally 1 declared disaster” means any disaster subsequently determined by the President of the United States to warrant assistance by the Federal Government under the

The term “federally administered lands” means lands, waters, or interests therein, administered by Federal agencies, except for the lands, waters, or interests therein that are own

The term “federally-assisted building” means any building which is substantially assisted, financed, or operated under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, section 2

The terms “federally assisted housing” and “project” mean— (A) a public housing project (as such term is defined in section 3(b) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 [ 42 U.S.C

The term “federally assisted low-income housing” has the meaning given the term in section 11905 of this title. / The term “federally assisted low-income housing” means housing ass

For purposes of this section, the term “federally assisted rental housing for the elderly or handicapped” means any rental housing project that— (1) is assisted under section 1701q

The term "federally authorized tax practitioner" means any individual who is authorized under Federal law to practice before the Internal Revenue Service if such practice

The term “Federally backed mortgage loan” includes any loan which is secured by a first or subordinate lien on residential real property (including individual units of condominiums

The term "Federally backed multifamily mortgage loan" includes any loan (other than temporary financing such as a construction loan) that— (A) is secured by a first or su

Federally declared disaster.—The term “federally declared disaster” means a disaster or other situation for which a Presidential declaration of major disaster is issued under secti

The term “federally designated area” means land in Alaska and the eleven contiguous Western States (as defined in section 1702( o ) of this title) that is within the boundary of— (

the term “federally funded award” means a Phase I, Phase II (including a Phase II award under subsection (cc)), or Phase III SBIR or STTR award made using a funding agreement; and

The term "federally funded higher education assistance" means any grant assistance provided to an Indian student from funds made available for such purpose by contract or

Federally generated electric energy.—The term “federally generated electric energy” means any electric power generated by an electric generating facility owned and operated by a fe

The term “federally insured deposit or account” means any deposit or account in a financial institution to the extent such deposit or account is insured under Federal law by the Fe

The term “federally insured depository institution” means any insured depository institution (as that term is defined in section 1813 of this title ) and any insured credit union (

In this chapter, the term “federally-owned corporation” means a corporation in which the United States owns all the outstanding capital stock.

The term “federally owned housing” means residential dwellings owned or managed by a Federal agency, or for which a Federal agency is a trustee or conservator. For the purpose of t

For purposes of this section, the term “federally owned treatment works” means a facility that is owned and operated by a department, agency, or instrumentality of the Federal Gove

The term “federally permitted release” means (A) discharges in compliance with a permit under section 402 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act [ 33 U.S.C. 1342 ], (B) dischar

The term “federally protected function” means any function, operation, or action carried out, under the laws of the United States, by any department, agency, or instrumentality of

The term “federally protected species” means a species that is or previously was protected under— (A) the Act of June 8, 1940 (commonly known as the “Bald and Golden Eagle Protecti

The term “Federally qualified health center” means an entity which— (A) (i) is receiving a grant under section 330 of the Public Health Service Act [ 42 U.S.C. 254b ], or (ii) (I)

The term “Federally qualified health center services” means— (A) services of the type described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1) and preventive services (as define

The term “federally recognized area of economic distress” means— (A) a HUBZone, as that term is defined in section 657a(b) of this title ; (B) an area that— (i) has been designated

For purposes of this section, the term “federally recognized Indian tribe” means any Indian tribe, band, nation, pueblo, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska

The term “federally recognized tribe” means any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community of Indians, including any Alaska Native village or regional or vil

For purposes of subsection (a), the term "federally related mortgage loan" means any loan which— (1) is secured by residential real property designed principally for the

The term “federally related transaction” means any real estate-related financial transaction which— (A) a federal financial institutions regulatory agency or the Resolution Trust C

the date the plaintiff knew (or reasonably should have known) that the personal injury or property damages referred to in subsection (a)(1) of this section were caused or contribut

The term “federally-subsidized indebtedness” means any indebtedness if— (i) financing for the indebtedness was provided in whole or part from the proceeds of any tax-exempt qualifi

The term “Federally-subsidized royalty income” means any otherwise-regulatory-exempt royalty income if any Federal funds were used in the research, development, or creation of the

The term “federally supported work” means any lead hazard evaluation or reduction activities conducted in federally owned or assisted housing or funded in whole or in part through

The term “federally vaccine-eligible child” means any of the following children: (i) A medicaid-eligible child. (ii) A child who is not insured. (iii) A child who (I) is administer

Notwithstanding section 1502 of this title, for purposes of this subchapter the term “Federal mandate” means any provision in statute or regulation or any Federal court ruling that

“Federal manufactured home construction and safety standard” means a reasonable standard for the construction, design, and performance of a manufactured home which meets the needs

The term “Federal medical assistance percentage” means— (A) 75 percent, in the case of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa; or (B) the Federal medical assista

The term “Federal milk marketing order” means an order issued under section 608c of this title . / The term “Federal milk marketing order” means an order issued under section 608c

In this section, the term “Federal minimum wage” means the rate applicable under section 6(a)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 206(a)(1) ).

The term “Federal National Mortgage Association” means the corporation created by the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act [ 12 U.S.C. 1716 et seq.].

“Federal natural resource management agencies” means the United States Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service, and the Fish and Wildlife Service;

All navigable waters are under the control of the United States for the purpose of regulating and improving navigation, and although the title to the shore and submerged soil is in

numerous provisions that target specific criminal acts and settings, much of which would be unnecessary if (c)(2) criminalized essentially all obstructive conduct.

the term “Federal offense” means an offense that is punishable under Federal law;

the term “Federal offense involving the sexual exploitation or abuse of children” means an offense under section 1201, 1591, 2241(c), 2242, 2243, 2251, 2251A, 2252, 2252A, 2260, 24

the office of President or Vice President of the United States; or of Senator or Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress of the United States.

When it comes to suits for damages for abuse of power, federal officials are usually governed by local law. Federal law, however, supplies the defense, if the conduct complained of

“Federal On-Scene Coordinator” means a Federal On-Scene Coordinator designated in the National Contingency Plan;

The term “Federal parcel” means the parcel of Federal land consisting of approximately 500 acres that is identified as Tract A on the map entitled “Southern Nevada Public Land Mana

The Federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction of all cases arising under the patent laws, but not of all questions in which a patent may be the subject-matter of the controversy.

The term “Federal payments” includes— (A) Federal wage, salary, and retirement payments; (B) vendor and expense reimbursement payments; and (C) benefit payments. Such term shall no

the term “Federal personnel” means officers and employees of the Government of the United States, members of the uniformed services (including members of the Reserve Components), i

For purposes of this section, the term “Federal poverty line” means the level of income equal to the official poverty line (as defined by the Director of the Office of Management a

As used in this paragraph, the term “Federal power agency” means the Tennessee Valley Authority, the Bonneville Power Administration, the Western Area Power Administration, the Sou

The term “Federal Power Marketing Administration” means— (A) the Bonneville Power Administration; (B) the Southeastern Power Administration; (C) the Southwestern Power Administrati

“Federal power marketing agency” means any agency or instrumentality of the United States (other than the Tennessee Valley Authority) which sells electric energy; / The term “Feder

The power of governing and of legislating for a territory is the inevitable consequence of the right to acquire and to hold territory. Could this position be contested, the constit

the plenary power of the United States to legislate for the benefit of navigation, and to construct such works as are appropriate to that end, without liability, for remote or cons

When Congress has taken the particular subject-matter in hand, coincidence is as ineffective as opposition, and a state law is not to be declared a help because it attempts to go f

The test to be applied to the action of the state in seizing material intended solely for incorporation into a product prepared for interstate commerce is the effect of that action

The term "Federal Presidential library" means a library operated and maintained by the United States Government through the National Archives and Records Administration u

The term “Federal private sector mandate” means any provision in legislation, statute, or regulation that— (A) would impose an enforceable duty upon the private sector except— (i)

the term “Federal program” means those activities or responsibilities of a department, agency, independent commission, or other unit of the Federal Government that involve (A) unde