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This does not mean, as petitioners contend, a physical mark made upon the ground by the waters; it means the line of high water as determined by the course of the tides.

The term “highway” includes— (A) a road, street, and parkway; (B) a right-of-way, bridge, railroad-highway crossing, tunnel, drainage structure including public roads on dams, sign

Highway account.—The term "Highway Account" means the portion of the Highway Trust Fund that is not the Mass Transit Account. / For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term

or LAWS. The body or system of laws governing the laying out, repair, and use of highways.

The body or system of laws governing the laying out. repair, and use of highways

The term “highway basemap” means a representation of all public roads that can be used to geolocate attribute data on a roadway.

A place where the track of a railroad crosses the line of a highway-Highway-rate. In English law A tax for the maintenance and repair of highways, chargeable upon the same property

A robber on the highway.

For purposes of this subchapter, the term “highway motor vehicle” means any motor vehicle which is a highway vehicle.

the term “highway-rail grade crossing” includes any street or highway crossing over a line of railroad at grade; / The term “highway-rail grade crossing” means a location within a

In Englishlaw. A tax for the maintenance and repair of highways, chargeable upon the same property that is liable to the poor-rate,

Robbery committed on a public highway was, under St. 23 Hen. VIII. c. 1, more severely punished than robbery committed elsewhere. This distinction was abolished by St. 8 & 4 Wm. &

ROYAL. There were four royal highways in Yorkshire, three by land and one by water, where the king claimed all forfeitures. Maitl. Domesd. Book and Beyond 87.

The term “highway safety improvement program” means projects, activities, plans, and reports carried out under this section.

The term “highway safety improvement project” means strategies, activities, and projects on a public road that are consistent with a State strategic highway safety plan and— (i) co

A tax for and applicable to the making and repair of highways. Stone v. Bean, 15 Gray (Mass.) 44.

Contracts which relate to the use of the highways must be deemed to have been made in contemplation of the regulatory authority of the state

consistently with the commerce clause, a State may impose upon vehicles used exclusively for interstate transportation a fair and reasonable tax as compensation for the privilege o

In English law. A person who carries from door to door, and sells by retail, small articles of provisions, and the like.

In Spanish law. The written acknowledgment given by each of the heirs of a deceased person, showing the effects he has received from the succession.

His or her imperial majesty.

I. I. These being witnesses; the name of the concluding clause in old deeds and charters, which contained the names of the witnesses.

Words formerly used in deeds, signifying these being witness. They have been disused since Henry VIII. Co. Liitt.; Cowell.

Same as Hidalgo.

A name sometimes given to Ikenild street (g. v.).

A collection of orders and forms extensively modifying the pleading and practice in the English superior courts of common law, established in Hilary term, 1834. Stimson.

A set of English rules of pleading and practice adopted in 1834.

In English law. A term of court, beginning on the 11th and ending on the 31st day of January in each year.

A bill in equity to marshal assets filed by an executor.

On each side.

An agricultural servant.

A society of men in the Saxon times. Toml.

To " hinder and delay " creditors is to do something which is an attempt to defraud them; to put some obstacle in the path, or interpose some time, unjustifiably, before the credit

To hinder and delay is to do something which is an attempt to defraud, rather than a successful fraud; to put some obstacle in the path, or interpose some time, unjustifiably, befo

The system of native law prevailing among the Gentoos, and administered by the government of British India. In all the arrangements for the administration of justice in India, made

Same as Hind.

The departure of a husbandry servant {hine) from his master.

A ransom for an offence committed by a servant. Cowell.

In old English law, A husbandry servant.

In Old English Law. A tax levied, in emergencies, on every hide of land; the exemption from such tax. Bract lib. 2, c. 56. It was payable sometimes in money, sometimes in ships or

The term “HIPAA confidentiality regulations” means regulations promulgated under section 264(c) of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (Public Law 104–1

For purposes of this section, the term “HIPAA privacy and security law” means— (A) the provisions of part C of title XI of the Social Security Act [ 42 U.S.C. 1320d et seq.], secti

The term “HIPAA privacy regulation” means the regulations promulgated by the Secretary under this part and section 264 of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of

The term “HIPAA regulations” has the meaning given such term for purposes of parts 160 and 164 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations.

In Spanish law. A mortgage of real property. Johnson, Civ. Law Spain, 156 [149]; White, New Recop. bk. 2, tit. 7.

See Hebciscunda.

A bailment In which compensation is to be given for the use of a thing, or for labor and services about it. 2 Kent, Comm. 456; Story, Bailm. § 359. The divisions of this species of

v. To purchase the temporary use of a thing, or to stipulate for the labor or services of another. See Hiring. To engage in service for a stipulated reward, as to hire a servant fo

2. Compensation for the use of a thing, or for labor or services.

He who hires. See "Bailment." HLAFORD (Saxon). A lord. Hlafordsocna, a lord's protection. Hlafordswice, the crime of betraying one's lord. HLAFORDSWICE (Saxon, h Uford, lord, liter

A bailment for reward or compensation, which compensation need not necessarily be certain. See 136 Am. St. Rep. 213, note.

The term “hiring date” has the meaning given such term by section 51(d). / The term “hiring date” means the day the individual is hired by the employer.

The hiring hall came into being 'to eliminate wasteful, time-consuming, and repetitive scouting for jobs by individual workmen and haphazard uneconomical searches by employers.' Co

to refer to the party who claims ownership of the copyright by virtue of the work for hire doctrine.

Same as Hurst.

In old English law. A wood. Co. Litt 4b.

A demise by A to B for the term of “his” natural life may enure as a demise either for the life of A or that of B according to circumstances; 2 Nev. and M. 838. In a policy of insu

not any particular paper application, but his applying; his making an application; his preferring a demand for a patent for his invention as new and useful.

A title given by the constitution of Massachusetts to the governor of that commonwealth. Mass. Const, part 2, c. 2, s. 1, art. 1. This title is customarily given to the governors o

A title given by the constitution of Massachusetts to the lieutenant governor of that commonwealth. Mass. Const, part 2, c. 2, s. 2, art. 1. It is also customarily given to some in

The chief appellate tribunal of England. It was established by the judicature acts of 1873 and 1875, and is invested with the jurisdiction formerly exercised by the court of appeal

EINETIA. The share of the oldest son. The portion acquired by primogeniture. Termes de la Ley; Co. Litt, 1668; Cowell,

The term “Hispanic” means individuals whose origin is Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American, or any other Spanish-speaking country.

In general.—The term "Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities" means colleges or universities— (i) that qualify as Hispanic-serving institutions; (ii) tha

The term "Hispanic-serving institution" has the meaning given that term in section 1101a of title 20. / The term “Hispanic-serving institution” has the meaning given such

With these witnesses.

the term “Historian” means the Historian of the Department of State or any successor officer of the Department of State responsible for carrying out the functions of the Office of

The term “historical, architectural, or cultural significance” includes buildings listed or eligible to be listed on the National Register established under chapter 3021 of title 5

the term "historical loss data" means information respecting claims paid, or reserves held for claims reported, by any person engaged in the business of insurance; and

The term “historically Black college and university” means any of the historically Black colleges and universities referred to in section 2323 of this title , as in effect on March

The term "historically Black college or university" has the meaning given the term "part B institution" in section 1061(2) of title 20. / The term “historically

The term “historically Black colleges and universities” has the meaning given the term “part B institution” in section 1061(2) of title 20 . / The term “Historically Black Colleges

The terms "historically underutilized business zone" or "HUBZone" mean any area located within 1 or more— (A) qualified census tracts; (B) qualified nonmetropol

As used in this subsection, the term “historical or antiquated rail passenger car” means a rail passenger car— (A) which is not less than 30 years old at the time of its use for tr

The term “historical park” means the Adams National Historical Park established in section 410eee–2 of this title . / The term "historical park" means the First State Nat

Historical uses.—The term "historical uses" includes— (A) refurbishing, repairing, rebuilding, or replacing equipment on a fishing vessel, without materially increasing h

The term “historic barn” means a barn that— (A) is at least 50 years old; (B) retains sufficient integrity of design, materials, and construction to clearly identify the barn as an

a bay over which the United States has traditionally asserted and maintained dominion with the acquiescence of foreign nations

the coastline as it existed in 1868, as to be determined by the parties.

“Historic conservation district” means an area which contains (A) historic properties, (B) buildings having similar or related architectural characteristics, (C) cultural cohesiven

The term “Historic District” means the Great Falls Historic District in the State. / The term "Historic District" means the Coltsville Historic District. / The term &quot

The term “historic light station” includes the light tower, lighthouse, keepers dwelling, garages, storage sheds, oil house, fog signal building, boat house, barn, pumphouse, tramh

The term “historic peanut producer” means a producer on a farm in the United States that produced or was prevented from planting peanuts during any or all of the 1998 through 2001

“Preservation” or “historic preservation” includes identification, evaluation, recordation, documentation, curation, acquisition, protection, management, rehabilitation, restoratio

“Historic preservation review commission” means a board, council, commission, or other similar collegial body which is established by State or local legislation as provided in sect

“Historic property” or “historic resource” means any prehistoric or historic district, site, building, structure, or object included in, or eligible for inclusion on the National R

“Historic property” or “historic resource” means any prehistoric or historic district, site, building, structure, or object included in, or eligible for inclusion on the National R

the term “historic site or monument” means any site or monument listed as an historic site or monument pursuant to Annex V to the Protocol;

The term “historic State expenditures” means, with respect to a State, the lesser of— (I) the expenditures by the State under parts A and F (as in effect during fiscal year 1994) f

The Secretary is authorized and empowered upon such terms and conditions as he may prescribe, to insure banks, trust companies, personal finance companies, mortgage companies, buil

See Book. Historical facts, of general and public notoriety, may be proved by reputation; and that reputation may be established by historical works of known character and accuracy

evidence. The recital of facts written and given out for true. Facts stated in ancient histories may be read in evidence, on the ground of their notoriety. Skin. R. 14; 1 Ventr. R.

The term “HIT Advisory Committee” means such Committee established under section 300jj–12(a) of this title .

May be used in the sense of “each,” 59 Ill. 87. This word does not mean “all;” but does

In legal use, this term always restricts the matter in connection with which it is employed to a period of time already passed. Mason v. Jones, 13 Barb. (N. Y.) 479.

The term “HIV” means the human immunodeficiency virus, the pathogen that causes AIDS. / The term “HIV” means the human immunodeficiency virus, the pathogen which causes AIDS. / The

The term “HIV/AIDS” has the meaning given the term in section 2151b–2(g)(3) 2 of this title. / The term “HIV/AIDS” means, with respect to an individual, an individual who is infect

The term “HIV disease” means infection with the etiologic agent for acquired immune deficiency syndrome. / The term “HIV disease” means infection with the etiologic agent for acqui

The term “HIV-infected patient” means any individual who has been diagnosed to be infected with the human immunodeficiency virus.

In old English law. A hide of land.