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“Great Lakes States” means the States of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin; / In this section, the term “Great Lakes States” means

“Great Lakes System” means all the streams, rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water within the drainage basin of the Great Lakes; / The term “Great Lakes System” has the meaning g

“Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement” means the bilateral agreement, between the United States and Canada which was signed in 1978 and amended by the Protocol of 1987;

The name of an act of the liam Penn, December 7, 1682. Sergeant, Land Laws Pa. 24, 230.

In Maine and Massachusetts, natural ponds having a superficial area of more than ten acres, and not appropriated by the proprietors to their private use prior to a certain date. Ba

By act of union (article 24) it was provided that there should be one great seal for the United Kingdom, to be used In sealing writs, to summon parliament, foreign treaties, etc.,

A court which was abolished by St. 1 Wm. IV. c. 70. The proceedings now issue out of the courts at Westminster, and two of the judges of the superior couris hold the circuits in Wa

In eccleciastical law. The more valuable tithes; as, corn, hay, and wood. 3 Burn, Ecc. Law, 680, 681; 3 Steph. Comm. 127.

A grove.

Satisfaction for an offense committed, or injury done. Cowell.

A kingdom of Europe. A constitutional monarchy which exists under a constitution framed by a national assembly elected in December, 1863, and adopted October 29, 1864. It is heredi

A colloquial expression to signify a time indefinitely remote, there being no such division of time known to the Greeks.

and Caesar, Pompey and Sylla among the Romans.

This term Is the ordinary name popularly applied to some United States treasury Issues, and is not applied to any other species of money; Hickey v. State, 23 Ind. 21; but this term

The term greenback Is the popular and almost exclusive name applied to all United States treasury issues, and is not applied to any other species of paper currency. 23 Ind. 23. 6RE

An English board or court of justice, composed of the lord steward and inferior officers, and held in the royal household. So named from the cloth upon the board at which it is hel

A slang term for counterfeit money. Usually used in connection with a swindle whereby, under a pretense of selling counterfeit money, some worthless substance is palmed off on the

In Forest Law. The same as vert (q. v.). Termea de la Ley.

The term "greenhouse gas" means— (A) carbon dioxide; (B) methane; (C) nitrous oxide; and (D) any other gas that the Secretary, in consultation with the Advisory Council,

The term “greenhouse gas capture capability” means an integrated gasification combined cycle technology facility capable of adding components which can capture, separate on a long-

For purposes of this section, the term “greenhouse gas emissions rate” means the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere by a facility in the production of electrici

The term “greenhouse gas intensity” means the ratio of greenhouse gas emissions to economic output. / The term “greenhouse gas intensity” means the ratio of greenhouse gas emission

The term “green infrastructure” means the range of measures that use plant or soil systems, permeable pavement or other permeable surfaces or substrates, stormwater harvest and reu

For purposes of this section, the term "greenmail" means any consideration transferred by a corporation (or any person acting in concert with such corporation) to directl

A feudal custom in the manor of Writtel, in Essex, where every tenant whose front door opens to Greenbury shall pay a half -penny yearly to the lord, by the name of "green silver"

The term “green spaces” means areas within the boundaries of the Project or affected by the Project that are covered by grass, trees, or other vegetation.

In English law. The name sheriff under the seal of that court, which is made with green wax.

A reeve, which see.

The register of the court of a fief. Jenks, 1 Sel. Essays Anglo-Amer. L. H. 43.

In French Law. Registrars, or clerks of the courts. They are officials attached to the courts to assist the Judges in keeping the minutes, writing out Judgments, orders, and other

One making January 1st the beginning of the year instead of March 25th.

A compilation of Roman laws by Gregorianus in the fourth century.

The time from which the Gregorian calendar or computation dates, i. €.,■ from the year 1582.

I. fr. Greater. Greinder ou meinder: greater or less.

In Spanish law. The union of merchants, artisans, laborers, or other persons who follow the same pursuits, and are governed by the same regulations. The word "guild," in English, h

Lap; bosom.

The statute 10 Geo.

Same as Gersome.

Same as Gersome.

GRESSAME, GRESSUM, or grossome (Scotch, grassum). In old English law. A fine due from a copyholder on the death of his lord. Plowd. fols. 271, 285; 1 Strange, 654. Cowell derives i

MARRIAGE. A marriage celebrated at Gretna, in Dumfries (bordering on the county of Cumberland), in Scotland. By the law of Scotland, a valid marriage may be contracted by consent a

A marriage valid in Scotland requiring only the mutual declarations of the parties in the presence of witnesses.

(L. Lat.) In old records. The sea-shore, sand or beach. 2 Mon. Angl. 625. Cowell.

Fr. Grievously, heavily, or severely. Soit gre vement rente; he shall be grievously fined. Stat, Westm, 1, c. 16. See Britt, c. 30.

(Law Fr.) To hurt or harm. Britt. c. 22. To prejudice or injure. Id. cc. 28, 39.

Grid-enabled water heater.—The term "grid-enabled water heater" means an electric resistance water heater that— (I) has a rated storage tank volume of more than 75 gallon

The term "grid security emergency" means the occurrence or imminent danger of— (A) (i) a malicious act using electronic communication or an electromagnetic pulse, or a ge

“grievance” means any complaint— (A) by any employee concerning any matter relating to the employment of the employee; (B) by any labor organization concerning any matter relating

Aggrieved. 3 East, 22.

The term “grievous bodily harm” means serious bodily injury. It includes fractured or dislocated bones, deep cuts, torn members of the body, serious damage to internal organs, and

The issue of a negro and a mulatto. See 126 La. 300, 139 Am. St. Rep. 514, 20 Ann. Cas. 1297, 52 South. 500.

Griffin does not represent a balance between the needs of the accused and the interests of society; its principle is a flat prohibition against pricing indigent defendants out of a

Peace.

Breach of the peace.

Breach of the king's peace, as opposed to frithbrech, a breach of the nation's peace with other nations.

A sanctuary.

An English silver coin (value four pence) issued from the fourteenth to the seventeenth century. See Reg. v. Connell, 1 Can. & K. 191.

In old E^iglish law. A merchant or trader who engrossed all vendible merchandise; an engrosser. St. 37 Edw. III. c. 5. See "Engrosser."

Articles of provision; the wares of a grocer; general supplies for table and household use. Shovels, palls, and buckets have been held not to be groceries, although usually kept in

The term “grocery product” means a nonfood grocery product, including a disposable paper or plastic product, household cleaning product, laundry detergent, cleaning product, or mis

The term “grocery wholesaler” means a person that is a dealer primarily engaged in the full-line wholesale distribution and resale of grocery and related nonfood items (such as per

A liquor saloon, barroom or dram-shop; a place where intoxicating liquor is sold to be drunk on the premises. See Leesburg v. Putnam, 103 Ga. 110, 29 S. E. 602.

In old records. A deep hollow or pit; a bog or miry place, Cowell.

In England an officer of the royal household who has charge of the king’s wardrobe.

An officer belonging to the royal household. Jacob.

Large.

For purposes of this subpart and subparts B, C, and D, the term “income”, when not preceded by the words “taxable”, “distributable net”, “undistributed net”, or “gross”, means the

Lat. In old English law. A groat. Cowell. A gross. 1 Mon. Angl, 118. Tovms. PL 173.

In maritime law. A maritime or bottomry loan. It is so called because the lender exposes his money to the perils of the sea, and contributes to the gross or general average. Poth.;

For purposes of subsection (a)(1)(A), the term "gross amount of premiums and other consideration" includes— (A) advance premiums, (B) deposits, (C) fees, (D) assessments,

The term "gross annual sales" means the total worldwide gross annual sales, in United States dollars, for an outsourcing facility, including the sales of all the affiliat

the actual value of the capital and surplus of the company, but not its franchise.

In maritime law. That kind of average which falls on the ship, cargo, and freight, and is distinguished from "particular average." See "Average."

“gross cargo weight” means the weight of the cargo, packaging materials (including ice), pallets, and dunnage.

the amount paid for the telephone call, ¶ 2002, §§ 2(a) and (b), less charges for certain types of special equipment not at issue here.

a 'realistic appraisal of the circumstances of this case compels the conclusion that this petitioner's (confession was) the product of gross coercion. Under the Due Process Clause

Subject to paragraph (2)(B), for purposes of this section, the term “gross covered prescription drug costs” means, with respect to a part D eligible individual enrolled in a prescr

For purposes of this section, the term “gross covered retiree plan-related prescription drug costs” means, with respect to a qualifying covered retiree enrolled in a qualified reti

Where a person against whom a demand is made by another, in his turn makes a demand against that other, these mutual demands are called "cross-demands " A set-off is a familiar exa

The term “gross domestic volume” means the volume of tobacco products— (A) removed (as defined by section 5702 of title 26); and (B) not exempt from tax under chapter 52 of title 2

Earnings of a rail- In its corporate power, including the amount received from its equipment (steam shovels, work trains, etc.), but not from the sale of old equipment and surplus

The gross earnings of a business or company are the total receipts before deducting expenditures. Net earnings are the excess of the gross earnings over the expenditures defrayed i

Gross adventure.

CONTRAT A LA. (Fr.). In French Marine Law. The contract of bottomry. Ord. Mar. Uv. 3, tit 6. GROSSEMENT(L. Fr.). Largely; greatly. Orossement enciertte or ensient. Big with child;

Great or large wood; timber. Cowell. GROSSEMENT (Law Fr.) Largely;

Greatly.

Hore le French marine law. The contract of bottomry. Ord. Mar. liv. 3, tit. 5.

the gross amount of income received during the taxable year from interest, dividends, and rents.

the statutory percentage depletion allowance on the gross income of an integrated mining operator should be cut off at the point where the mineral first became suitable for industr

The words 'gross income from the property,' as used in the statute governing the allowance for depletion, mean gross income received from the operation of the oil and gas wells by

For the purpose of computation 'gross income from the property' meant gross income from production less the amounts which the taxpayer was obliged to pay as royalties. The apportio

The nature of the gain derived by a debtor from his purchase of his own obligations at a discount is the same whether the debtor is a corporation or a natural person. That such a g

For purposes of subparagraphs (A) and (B), the term “gross insurance income” means any item of gross income taken into account in determining insurance income under section 953.

For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “gross investment income” means the gross amount of income from interest, dividends, rents, payments with respect to securities loans (as de

The term “gross mismanagement” means a significant, clear, and convincing violation of a compact, funding agreement, or regulatory, or statutory requirements applicable to Federal

Wherever there is a gross misrepresentation of facts, relating to the subject of a contract, the contract is fraudulent and void.

Gross negligence is substantially and appreciably higher in magnitude and more culpable than ordinary negligence. Gross negligence is equivalent to the failure to exercise even a s

See "Gressume."

In old English law. lease.

the value proceeding or accruing from the sale of tangible personal property and/or for services rendered without any deduction on account of the cost of property sold, the cost of