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The term “independent living services” includes— (A) independent living core services; and (B) (i) counseling services, including psychological, psychotherapeutic, and related serv

The term “independently procured insurance” means insurance procured directly by an insured from a nonadmitted insurer.

The term “independent member” means a member of the board of directors of the issuer who (except for services as a member of such board) receives no compensation directly or indire

a judgment in an independent plenary proceeding for return of property and its suppression as evidence is final and appealable and the scope of relief in such a case may extend far

The term “independent power producer” means any person who owns or operates, in whole or in part, one or more new independent power production facilities.

The independent character of the summary proceedings is clear, even where the motion is filed in a criminal case, whenever the application for the papers or other property is made

the term “independent regulatory agency” means the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the Consumer Product Safety Commissio

The term "independent research and development costs" has the meaning given the term in section 31.205-18 of title 48, Code of Federal Regulations.

For purposes of paragraph (4), the term “independent research and development expenses” means any expenses incurred in the performance of research or development, except that such

the facts improperly obtained do not 'become sacred and inaccessible. If knowledge of them is gained from an independent source they may be proved like any others, but the knowledg

The term “independent State body” means the entity established under section 12336 of this title .

As used in this part, the terms “independent states of the former Soviet Union” and “independent states” have the meaning given those terms by section 5801 of this title . / For pu

The term “independent states of the former Soviet Union” means the following: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenist

The term “Independent System Operator” or “ISO” means an entity approved by the Commission— (A) to exercise operational or functional control of facilities used for the transmissio

For purposes of this subsection, the term “independent transmission company” means— (A) an independent transmission provider approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, (

By descent.

That which Is uncertain, or not particularly designated; as, if I sell you one hundred bushels of wheat, without stating what wheat. 1 Bouv. Inst, note 950.

The term “indeterminate loss” has the meaning given the term in section 4057(a) of title 42. / The term “indeterminate loss” means, as determined by an insurance claims adjuster ce

An uncertain or indefinite sentence for crime.

the term "indeterminate sentencing" means a system by which— (A) the court may impose a sentence of a range defined by statute; and (B) an administrative agency, generall

The term “index” means an index or group of securities, including any interest therein or based on the value thereof.

is the indicator of intention. churcli whose parson was sued in the ecclesiastical court in an action of tithes by another clerk, when the tithes in question amounted to a -fourth

Speech is the index of the mind.

For purposes of this subparagraph, the term “indexing” means, in connection with an accrued benefit, the periodic adjustment of the accrued benefit by means of the application of a

a white man who at mature age is adopted in an Indian tribe does not thereby become an Indian, and was not intended to be embraced in the exception above mentioned. He may by such

The name of one of the states of the United States. This state was admitted Into the Union by virtue of a resolution of congress, approved December 11, 1816. The boundaries of the

The term “Indian agricultural lands” means Indian land, including farmland and rangeland, but excluding Indian forest land, that is used for the production of agricultural products

by the act of February 8, 1887, plaintiff became and is a citizen of the United States. That act, in addition to the grant of citizenship, provided that 'Indians to whom allotments

The land is not the land of the United States, and the timber when cut did not become of the property of the United States. ... we cannot extend the restraint upon the alienation o

the United States retained the legal title, giving the Indian allottee a paper or writing improperly called a patent, showing that, at a particular time in the future, unless it wa

The terms "Indian", "American Indian", and "Indian American" mean an individual who is a member of an Indian tribe and includes a Native and a descend

The term “Indian area” means the area within which an Indian housing authority or Indian tribe is authorized to provide housing. / The term “Indian area” means the area within whic

The term “Indian art and culture” includes (but is not limited to) the traditional and contemporary expressions of Indian language, history, visual and performing arts, and crafts.

the term “Indian arts and crafts organization” means any legally established arts and crafts marketing organization composed of members of Indian tribes.

“Indian child” means any unmarried person who is under age eighteen and is either (a) a member of an Indian tribe or (b) is eligible for membership in an Indian tribe and is the bi

“Indian child's tribe” means (a) the Indian tribe in which an Indian child is a member or eligible for membership or (b), in the case of an Indian child who is a member of or eligi

The term “Indian coal” means coal which is produced from coal reserves which, on June 14, 2005— (i) were owned by an Indian tribe, or (ii) were held in trust by the United States f

The term “Indian coal production facility” means a facility that produces Indian coal.

In this subsection, the term “Indian community-based organization” means any organization that— (A) is composed primarily of Indian parents, family members, and community members,

“Indian Corporation” means the Rhode Island nonbusiness corporation known as the “Narragansett Tribe of Indians”;

all the country described in the act as 'Indian country' remains such 'so long as the Indians retain their original title to the soil, and ceases to be Indian country whenever they

"Indian court" means an Indian court as defined by section 201(3) of the Act entitled "An Act to prescribe penalties for certain acts of violence or intimidation, an

“Indian custodian” means any Indian person who has legal custody of an Indian child under tribal law or custom or under State law or to whom temporary physical care, custody, and c

As early as May 19,.1796, an act was passed by congress, providing an eventual indemnification to citizens of the United States for depredations committed by Indians in taking or d

The term "Indian economic enterprise" has the meaning given the term in section 1480.201 of title 48, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations).

“Indian forest land” means Indian lands, including commercial and non-commercial timberland and woodland, that are considered chiefly valuable for the production of forest products

any tribal enterprise that offer[s] gaming in accordance with [the Indian Gaming Regulation Act].' " A. Meister, Casino City's Indian Gaming Industry Report 10 (2009-2010 ed.).

For purposes of this section, the term “Indian general welfare benefit” includes any payment made or services provided to or on behalf of a member of an Indian tribe (or any spouse

The term “Indian goods and services” means— (A) Indian goods, within the meaning of section 305a of this title ; (B) goods produced or originated by an eligible entity; and (C) ser

From their very weakness and helplessness, so largely due to the course of dealing of the Federal government with them and the treaties in which it has been promised, there arises

The term “Indian health care provider” means an Indian Health Program or an Urban Indian Organization.

The term “Indian health program” means— (A) any health program administered directly by the Service; (B) any tribal health program; and (C) any Indian tribe or tribal organization

The term “Indian housing” means housing assistance described in the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 ( 25 U.S.C. 4101 et seq., as amended). / T

The term “Indian housing authority” means any entity that— (A) is authorized to engage in or assist in the development or operation of— (i) low-income housing for Indians; or (ii)

The term “Indian housing plan” means a plan under section 4112 of this title .

until they are clothed with the rights and bound to all the duties of citizens, they enjoy the privilege of total immunity from State taxation. As long as the United States recogni

The term "Indian land" includes— (A) any land located within the boundaries and a part of an Indian reservation, pueblo, or rancheria; (B) any land that has been allotted

a conveyance by the United States of land which it owns beneficially or, as in this case, for the purpose of exercising its guardianship over Indians, is to be construed, in the ab

The term “Indian landowner” means the Indian or Indian tribe that— (A) owns such Indian land, or (B) is the beneficiary of the trust under which such Indian land is held by the Uni

The term "Indian lands" has the meaning given that term by section 4(4) of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2703(4)). / The term “Indian lands” has the meaning

The term "Indian law enforcement" means the departments or individuals under the direction of the Indian tribe that maintain public order. / The term “Indian law enforcem

The term “Indian Medicaid managed care entity” means a managed care entity that is controlled (within the meaning of the last sentence of section 1396b(m)(1)(C) of this title ) by

The term “Indian Nation” means the Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation, or Chickasaw Nation, and the term “Indian Nations” means all 3 tribes collectively.

“Indian of the Reservation” shall mean any person who meets the criteria to qualify as an Indian of the Reservation as established by the United States Court of Claims in its March

“Indian organization” means any group, association, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity owned or controlled by Indians, or a majority of whose members are Indians; / Th

The term "Indian-owned business" means an entity organized for the conduct of trade or commerce with respect to which at least 50 percent of the property interests of the

The term “Indian person” means— (A) a natural person that is a citizen of India or is subject to the jurisdiction of the Government of India; (B) a corporation, business associatio

"Indian preference laws" means section 12 of the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 472; 48 Stat. 986),3 or any other provision of law granting a preference to Indians in pr

the terms “Indian product” and “product of a particular Indian tribe or Indian arts and crafts organization” has the meaning given such term in regulations which may be promulgated

the term “Indian religion” means any religion— (A) which is practiced by Indians, and (B) the origin and interpretation of which is from within a traditional Indian culture or comm

For purposes of this subparagraph, the term “Indian reservation” means all land located within the limits of any Indian reservation under the jurisdiction of the United States, not

"Indian reservation or Alaska Native village" includes the reservation of any federally or State recognized Indian Tribe, including any band, nation, pueblo, or rancheria

The only possible immemorial right which the Pottawatomie Nation had in the country claimed as their own in 1795 was that of occupancy. ... We think it entirely clear that this tre

multiple individuals who each qualify as "Indian" under the IRA.

The Indians have been treated as wards of the nation. Some such supervision was necessary, and has been exercised. In the absence of special provisions, naturally it would be exerc

“Indian student” means a student who is— (A) a member of an Indian tribe; or (B) a biological child of a member of an Indian tribe, living or deceased;

The term “Indian student count” means a number equal to the total number of Indian students enrolled in each tribally controlled postsecondary career and technical institution, as

Formerly one of the territories of the United States. It was bounded on the north by the state of Kansas, on the east by the states of Arkansas and Missouri, on the south by the st

This Indian title consisted of the usufruct and right of occupancy and enjoyment; and, so long as it continued, was superior to and excluded those claiming the reserved lands by pa

The court will construe a treaty with the Indians as 'that unlettered people' understood it, and 'as justice and reason demand in all cases where power is exerted by the strong ove

By a rule of interpretation of agreements and treaties with the Indians, ambiguities occurring will be resolved from the standpoint of the Indians. And the rule should certainly be

in the government's dealings with the Indians the rule is exactly the contrary. The construction, instead of being strict, is liberal; doubtful expressions, instead of being resolv

Such provisions are to be liberally construed. Doubtful expressions are to be resolved in favor of the weak and defenseless people who are the wards of the nation, dependent upon i

The term “Indian Tribal government” has the meaning given the term “Indian tribal government” in section 5122 of title 42 . / The term “Indian tribal government” means the governin

The term “Indian tribal law” means any regulation of, or other rule of conduct enforceable by, any Indian tribe, band, or group but only to the extent that the regulation or rule a

As used in this section, the term “Indian tribal organization” means any tribe, band, or community of Indians which is subject to the laws of the United States relating to Indian a

Whatever title the Indians have is in the tribe, and not in the individuals, although held by the tribe for the common use and equal benefit of all the members.

a body of Indians of the same or a similar race, united in a community under one leadership or government, and inhabiting a particular, though sometimes ill-defined, territory

“Indian tribes” means the Nez Perce Tribe, the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakima Indian Nation,1 the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs of Oregon, and the Confederat

These Indian tribes are the wards of the nation. They are communities dependent on the United States. . . . From their very weakness and helplessness, so largely due to the course

Its right to sue in behalf of an Indian ward for the purpose of asserting and enforcing his interest in property diverted from a trust fund while being administered by the governme

These Indian tribes are the wards of the Nation. They are communities dependent on the United States. ... From their very weakness and helplessness, so largely due to the course of

The term “Indian Wars” means the campaigns, engagements, and expeditions of the United States military forces against Indian tribes or nations, service in which has been recognized

To designate; to show.

An abolished writ by which a prosecution was in some cases removed from a court christian to the queen's bench. Enc. Lond.

In the law of evidence. A sign or token; a fact pointing to some inference or conclusion. Burrill, Circ. Ev. 251, 252, 263, 275. INDICAVIT (Lat. from indicctre, to show). In Englis

In this subsection, the term "indication of multiple issuance" means an indication, based on a computer match, that supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits are

This is not evidence so called, but the mere suggestion of evidence proper, which may possibly be secured if the suggestion is followed up. Brown.

A king’s writ of prohibition to take from the ecclesiastical court a dispute as to the right to a living the tithes of which amounted to a fourth thereof. See 1 Mill, Const. (S. C.

Plural of Indicium.