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The initial letter of the word "Instituta," used by seme civilians in citing the Institutes of Justinian. Tayl. Civil Law, 24.
Existing in act; really acted; I real, at present time; as a matter of fact. ! Opposed, constructive: speculative, implied, legal. An assault with " actual " violence is with physi
“IAEA” means International Atomic Energy Agency; / the term “IAEA” means the International Atomic Energy Agency; / The term “IAEA” means the International Atomic Energy Agency.
the term “IAEA safeguards” means the safeguards set forth in an agreement between a country and the International Atomic Energy Agency, as authorized by Article III(A)(5) of the St
2. One side unheard. iiitegrante sublata, tollitnr totum: away, the whole is taken away. Partes flnis nihil hahuerunt, I. I In the iine had nothing, that is, had no by it; a plea t
In old English law. The season for sowing winter corn. Also spelled "hibernagium" and "hybernagium."
There.
Ibidem.
In the same place.
- Ibi semper debet fieri triatio ubi juratores meliorem possunt babere notitiamdefined inBlack's (1910)
7 Coke, lb. A trial should always be had where the jurors can be the best informed.
- Ibi semper debet fieri triatio ubi juratores meliorem possunt habere notitiamdefined inBallentine's (1916)
The trial of an action ought always to be held in that place where the jurors can have the better information.
The term "IBOR" means LIBOR, any tenor of non-U.S. dollar currency rates formerly known as the London interbank offered rate as administered by ICE Benchmark Administrati
The term "IBOR benchmark replacement" means a benchmark, or an interest rate or dividend rate (which may or may not be based in whole or in part on a prior setting of an
The term "IBOR contract" means any contract, agreement, indenture, organizational document, guarantee, mortgage, deed of trust, lease, security (whether representing debt
The term "ICAC affiliate partner" means a law enforcement agency that has entered into a formal operating agreement with the ICAC Task Force Program.
The term "ICAC task force" means a task force that is part of the ICAC Task Force Program.
The term “ICAC Task Force Program” means the National Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program established under section 21112 of this title .
The term “ICAO” means the International Civil Aviation Organization.
The so-called order here complained of is one which does not command the carrier to do, or to refrain from doing, anything; which does not grant or withhold any authority, privileg
The investigating and supervising powers of the Commission extend to all of the activities of carriers and to all sums expended by them which could affect in any way their benefit
In this section, the terms “individual community care plan” and “ICCP” mean, with respect to a functionally disabled elderly individual, a written plan which— (A) is established, a
the contention is that the order entered by the Commission shows on its face that that body assumed that it had power not merely to prevent the charging of unjust and unreasonable
That the two subjects of reparation and rates may be dealt with in one order is undoubtedly true. But awarding reparation for the past and fixing rates for the future involve the d
The term “ICCVAM test recommendation” means a summary report prepared by the ICCVAM characterizing the results of a scientific expert peer review of a test method.
The term “ICD–10–PCS” means the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Procedure Coding System, and includes any subsequent revision of such International Classif
The. ancient name for the people of Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire. Cowell.
The term “ICO” means the company known, as of March 17, 2000, as ICO Global Communications, Inc.
The term "ICODS" means the Interagency Committee on Dam Safety established by section 467e of this title.
A figure or representation of a thing. Du Cange.
The term “ICT” means information and communication technology.
A bruise.
An abbreviation for "jurisconsultus," one learned in the law; a jurisconsult
A bruise, which see.
Idem, the same.
The term “IDCA” means the United States International Development Cooperation Agency.
That is certain which can be made certain. See 137 Ind. 683, 45 Am. St. Rep. 218, 36 N. E. 132.
That is certain which can be made certain. 2 Bl. Comm. 143; 1 Bl. Comm. 78; 4 Kent, Comm. 462; Broom, Max. 624.
- Id certum est quod certum reddi potest, sed id magis certum est quod de semetipso est certumdefined inBallentine's (1916)
That is certain which can be made certain, but that is more certain which is certain in itself.
- Id certum est quod certum reddi potest, sed id magis eertum est quod de semetipso est eertumdefined inBlack's (1910)
That is certain which can be made certain, but that is more cortain which is certain of itself. 9 Coke, 47a.
a copyright gives no exclusive right to the art disclosed; protection is given only to the expression of the idea—not the idea itself
there is no attempt to make a monopoly of the ideas expressed. The law confines itself to a particular, cognate, and well-known form of reproduction.
The same.
The same one cannot be both agent and patient. See Agent and patient .
ET NOLLE PROhibere cum possis. It is the same thing to do a thing as not to prohibit it when in your power. 3 Co. Inst. 158. IDEM EST NIHIL DICERE ET INSUFFIcienter dicere. It is t
It is the same thing to do a thing and not to prohibit it when you can.
- Idem est facere, et non prohibere cum possis; et qui non prohibit, cum prohibere possit, in culpa est, (aut jubet)defined inBlack's (1910)
3 Inst. 158. To commit, and not to prohibit when in your power, is the same thing; and he who does not prohibit when he can prohibit is in fault, or does the same as ordering it to
It is the same thing to say nothing as not to say enough.
It is the same thing to say nothing, and to say a thing insufficiently. 2 Inst. 178. To say a thing in an insufficient manner is the same as not to say it at all. Applied to the pl
ET NON APPArere. It is the same thing not to be as not to appear. Jenk. Cent. Cas. 207. Not to appear is the same thing as not to be. Broom, Leg. Max. 165. IDEM EST NON PROBARI ET
It is the same not to appear as not to be.
It is the same thing not to be as not to appear. Jenk. Cent. 207. Not to appear is the same thing as not to be. Broom, Max. 165.
What is not proved and what does not exist are the same; it is not a defect of the law, but of proof.
A thing is the same when not proved as when nonexistent; the law is not lacking, but the proof is.
To be bound to know or to be able to know is the same as to know.
To know, to be bound to know or to be able to know, are the same.
It is the same thing not to exist and not to appear. Jenk. Cent. Cas. 207. IDEM SEMPER ANTECEDENTI PROXImo refertur. Idem always relates to the next antecedent. Co. Litt. 385.
The same for the same.
Idem always refers to the next antecedent. See 7 Johns. Ch. (N. Y.) 248.
- Idem sonansdefined inCase LawCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Black's (1910)Black's (1891)Bouvier (1839)
In a published notice or summons, intended to reach absent or nonresident defendants, where the name is a principal means of identifying the person concerned, somewhat different co
The term “identical goods” means identical goods as defined in the Agreement on Implementation of Article VII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 referred to in sect
The term “identical merchandise” means— (A) merchandise that is identical in all respects to, and was produced in the same country and by the same person as, the merchandise being
The term “identical or similar goods” means “identical goods” and “similar goods”, respectively, as defined in the Customs Valuation Code.
the term "identifiable child abuse crime case" means a case that can be identified by the authorized criminal justice agency of the State as involving a child abuse crime
For purposes of this subsection, the term “identifiable form” means any representation of information that permits the identity of a borrower to which the information relates to be
The term “identifiable individual” means an individual— (i) who appears in whole or in part in an intimate visual depiction; and (ii) whose face, likeness, or other distinguishing
“identifiable minor”— (A) means a person— (i) (I) who was a minor at the time the visual depiction was created, adapted, or modified; or (II) whose image as a minor was used in cre
The term “identifiable patient safety work product” means patient safety work product that— (A) is presented in a form and manner that allows the identification of any provider tha
For purposes of this subsection, the term "identifiable, sensitive information" means information that is about an individual and that is gathered or used during the cour
- identificationdefined inU.S. CodeCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Black's (1891)
The term “identification” means— (A) in the case of any individual, the name, the mailing address, and the occupation of such individual, as well as the name of his or her employer
the term “identification document” means a document made or issued by or under the authority of the United States Government, a State, political subdivision of a State, a sponsorin
As used in this section, the terms “identification number” and “motor vehicle” have the meaning given those terms in section 511 of this title. / “identification number” means a nu
An article purchased in general terms from many of the same description, if afterwards selected and set apart with the assent of the parties as the thing purchased, is as completel
For purposes of this subsection, the term “identified population subgroups” shall include, but not be limited to, groups based on factors such as age, sex, or race.
? Just when is a design separate from the "utilitarian aspect of the [useful] article?" The most direct, helpful aspect of the Court's opinion answers this question by stating: "No
The term “identified set of AIDS activities” means a particular set of AIDS activities identified under subsection (a)(2)(A).
The term "identified straddle" means any straddle— (i) which is clearly identified on the taxpayer's records as an identified straddle before the earlier of— (I) the clos
the term “identifying activity level” means transactions in publicly traded securities at or above a level of volume, fair market value, or exercise value as shall be fixed from ti
True identity is collected from a number of signs.
- Identitate Nominisdefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Black's (1891)Stimson (1881)Bouvier (1839)
(Lat.) In English law. The name of a writ which lies for a person taken upon a capias or exigent, and committed to prison, for another man of the same name. This writ directs the s
- Identitydefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Black's (1891)Anderson (1889)Bouvier (1839)
Sameness; the state of being the same as something described; the fact that a person or thing is the same as it is represented or charged to be. IDEO (Lat.) Therefore. Calv. Lex. I
The identity of husband and wife is an ancient principle of our jurisprudence. It was neither accidental nor arbitrary, and worked in many instances for her protection. There has b
In this section, the terms “agent employed to manage the property that has an identity of interest” and “identity of interest agent” mean an entity— (1) that has management respons
The identity of the offenses is determined, not by their grade, but by their nature. One crime may be a constituent part of the other. The criterion is, Does the result of the firs
Identity of parties is not a mere matter of form, but of substance. Parties nominally the same may be, in legal effect, different; and parties nominally different may be, in legal
The term “identity theft” means a fraud committed using the identifying information of another person, subject to such further definition as the Bureau may prescribe, by regulation
Identity theft insurance.—The term “identity theft insurance” means any insurance policy that pays benefits for costs, including travel costs, notary fees, and postage costs, lost
The term “identity theft report” has the meaning given that term by rule of the Bureau, and means, at a minimum, a report— (A) that alleges an identity theft; (B) that is a copy of
Therefore.
Therefore it is considered. See 2 Paine, 209, 29 Fed. Cas. (U. S.) 947.
I. Therefore inquire. Ideo consideratum est: therefore it is considered.
An old form for idiot (q. v.). IDES (Lat). In Civil Law. A day in the month from which' the computation of days was made. The divisions of months adopted among the Romans were as f
The 15th of March, May, July and October; the 13th day of the other months. See 46 N. C. 87.
That is.
A privately executed instrument.
- Idiocydefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Black's (1891)Anderson (1889)
In medical jurisprudence. A form of insanity, resulting either from congenital defect, or some obstacle to the development of the faculties in infancy. It is an imbecility or steri
such as results from a disease of the brain itself, lesions of the cortex, cerebral anemia, etc.
- Idiotdefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Black's (1891)Bouvier (1839)
A person who has been without understanding from his nativity, and whom the law, therefore, presumes never likely to attain any. Shelf. Lun. 2.
In the Civil Law. An unlearned, illiterate, or simple person, Calv. Lex. A private man; one not In office. In Common Law. An Idiot or fool.
WRIT DE. This is the name of an old writ which directs the sheriff to inquire whether a man be an idiot or not. The inquisition is to be made by a jury of twelve men. Fitzh. Nat. B
This is the name of an old writ which directs the sheriff to enquire whether a man be an idiot or not The inquisition is to be made by a Jury of twelve men. Fltzh. N. B. 232.