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The terms “individual's representative” and “applicant's representative” mean a parent, a family member, a guardian, an advocate, or an authorized representative of an individual o
The term “individuals with disabilities” means more than 1 individual with a disability. / The term “individuals with disabilities” means more than 1 individual with a disability.
The term “individuals with significant disabilities” means more than one individual with a significant disability.
The term “individuals with the most significant disabilities” means more than one individual with a most significant disability.
A term formerly used in Pennsylvania to designate the location of public lands by surveys, in which the land called for by each warrant was separately surveyed. Ferguson v. Bloom,
the term “individual who is deaf-blind” means any individual— (A) (i) who has a central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with corrective lenses, or a field defect
The term “individual with a barrier to employment” means a member of 1 or more of the following populations: (A) Displaced homemakers. (B) Low-income individuals. (C) Indians, Alas
In this subsection, the term “individual with acute kidney injury” means an individual who has acute loss of renal function and does not receive renal dialysis services for which p
the term “individual with a disability” has the meaning given the term in section 12102 of title 42 ; / The term “individual with a disability” means an individual with a disabilit
Except as provided in subparagraph (B) or (C), the term “individual with a significant disability” means an individual with a disability— (i) who has a severe physical or mental im
The term “individual with mental illness” means, except as provided in section 10804(d) of this title , an individual— (A) who has a significant mental illness or emotional impairm
The term “individual with regular income” means individual whose income is sufficiently stable and regular to enable such individual to make payments under a plan under chapter 13
Lat In the civll law. That cannot be divided. Calvin.
Indivisible. Incapable of division.
Which cannot be separated; entire. INDIVISUM (Lat.) That which two or more persons hold in common without partition; undivided.
Undivided.
In English ecclesiastical law. The giving of a clerk or parson corporal possession of a church, by leading him into it, and delivering him the keys, and by his tolling a bell, or t
I In the civil law. Industrial; produced by industry.
ini(miinicatnm,lLIn fetidal and old European law. In demesne; reserved for the use of the lord.
In demesne. See Demesne .
The term “indoor facility” means a building that is enclosed. / The term “indoor facility” means a building that is enclosed. / The term "indoor facility" means a buildin
The term “indoor tanning service” means a service employing any electronic product designed to incorporate 1 or more ultraviolet lamps and intended for the irradiation of an indivi
I. I. In old English law. Indorsement; an indorsement; a writing on the back.
In old Scotch law. Indorsed. 2 Pitc. Crim. Tr. 41.
- Indorsedefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Black's (1891)
To write on the back. Bills, of exchange and promissory notes are indorsed by a party's writing his name on the back. Writs in Massachusetts are indorsed in some cases by a person'
it is the nature of a bill of exchange, when indorsed in blank, to pass from hand to hand, by mere delivery, like bank notes payable to bearer.
- Indorseedefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Black's (1891)
The person to whom a negotiable instrument is transferred by indorsement.
An indorsee la due course is one who, in good fnith, in the ordinary course of business, and for value, before its apparent maturity or presumptive dishonor, and without knowledge
one who in good faith, in the ordinary course of business, and for value, before its apparent maturity or presumptive dishonor, and without knowledge of its actual dishonor, acquir
the indorsee of a promissory Note, does take it, subject to all equitable considerations, to which the same was subject in the hands of the indorser, the original payee.
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The endorsor is understood to pass to the endorsee every right founded on the note which he himself possesses. Among these is his right against the prior endorsor. This right is fo
Writing one’s name on a negotiable instrument with intent to incur the liability of a party who warrants payment of it, provided it is presented to the principal at maturity, and i
An indorsement on a negotiable instrument designating a payee. See 13 Serg. & R. (Pa.) 311.
An indorsement of a negotiable instrument with the words “without recourse” after the indorsee’s name, thus rendering him not liable as an indorser.
- indorserdefined inCase LawCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Black's (1891)Bouvier (1839)
An indorser of a promissory note is only secondarily liable. His responsibility is, in its nature, a contingent one, and ordinarily, performance of the condition to make demand of
No principle is better settled in commercial transactions, than that the undertaking of the indorser is conditional. If due diligence be used to obtain payment from the maker, with
The indorser of a bill of exchange, whether payable after date or after sight, undertakes that the drawee will pay it, if the holder present it to him at maturity and demand paymen
Notice of non-payment by the maker is necessary, because the undertaking of the indorser is conditional, and wherever, in fact, the transaction is such that the maker of the note o
On the back. 2 Bl. Comm. 468; 2 Steph. Comm. 164. In dorso reeordi, on the back of the record. 5 Coke, 45, Hence the English "indorse," "indorsement," etc. IN DUB I IS (Lat.) In do
On the back of the record.
I. I. Indorsement; an indorsement
In doubtful cases, the more liberal constructions aTe to be preferred.
In doubtful matters, the more worthy is to be adopted.
Branch, Princ. In doubtful cases, the more worthy is to be accepted.
In doubtful cases there is no presumption in favor of a will.
In doubt; in a doubtful case.
In a doubtful case that construction of the law which explains the words (should be adopted).
In a case of doubt, that is the construction of the law which the words indicate. Branch, Princ.
In case of doubt the milder course should be pursued.
In case of doubt, the law of the forum.
In doubt, the safer course is to be adopted.
In case of doubt that should be followed which is the more safe (course).
Evidence which is not only found credible, but is of such weight and directness as to make out the facte alleged beyond a doubt. Hart v. Carroll, 85 Pa. 511; Jermyn v. McClure, 195
1. In pleading, matter merely introductory to the essential ground or substance of the complaint or defense, or explanatory of it or of the manner in which it originated or took pl
- inducementdefined inCase LawCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Black's (1891)Stimson (1881)
The recital is by way of inducement, as is familiar to special pleaders at common law, which Mr. Chitty says is in the nature of a preamble, stating the circumstances under which t
The words 'induce or encourage' are broad enough to include in them every form of influence and persuasion.
In international law. A truce; a suspension of hostilities; an agreement during war to abstain for a time from warlike acts. In old maritime law. A period of twenty days after the
An armistice or truce; an indulgence.
In Sevtch law. The days between the cibation of the defendant and the day of appearance; the days between the test day and day of return of the writ.
In Scdtch law. The days between the citation of the defendant and the day of appearance; the days between the test day and day of return of the writ.
The words "inducing" and "persuading" as used in an information for pandering, are practically synonymous and charge only one offense. 198 111. App. 361.
Scotch law. The days between the citation of the defendant, and the day of appearance. Bell’s Scotch L. Dict. h. t.; the days between the test and the return day of the writ.
Cancellation; obliteration.
- inductiondefined inCase LawCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Black's (1891)Stimson (1881)
induction under the Act and the present regulations is the end product of submission to the selective process and compliance with the orders of the local board
The term “induction program” means a formalized program for new teachers during not less than the teachers’ first two years of teaching that is designed to provide support for, and
(Spanish) Pardon for an offense by the king.
- Indulgencedefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Black's (1891)Anderson (1889)
A favor granted. It is a general rule that where a creditor gives indulgence, by entering into a binding contract with a principal debtor, by which the surety is or may be damnifie
In Spanish law. The condonation or remission of the punishment imposed on a criminal for his offense. L. 1, tit. 32, pt. 7. This power is exclusively vested in the king.
Endowment, (q. v.)
In double. Damna in duplo, double damages. Fleta, lib. 4, c. 10, § 1. IN EADEM CAUSA (Lat.) In the same state or condition. Oa Jv. Lex, IN EMULATIONEM VICINI (La/t.) In envy or hat
In double.
Societies formed in England for carrying on any labor, trade or handicraft, whether wholesale or retail, including the buying and selling of land and also (but subject to certain r
Except as provided in clause (ii), the term “industrial carbon dioxide facility” means a facility that emits carbon dioxide (including from any fugitive emissions source) that is c
In this section, the term "industrial control system" means an information system used to monitor and/or control industrial processes such as manufacturing, product handl
“industrial development agency” means any agency which is permitted to issue obligations the interest on which is excludable from gross income under section 103 of title 26 ;
The term “industrial enterprise” means a private, nongovernmental enterprise that has an expertise or capability that relates to methane hydrate research and development.
The term “industrial equipment” means any article of equipment referred to in subparagraph (B) of a type— (i) which in operation consumes, or is designed to consume, energy; (ii) w
The term "industrial hemp" means the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of such plant, whether growing or not, with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not
The term “industrial plant” means any fixed equipment or facility which is used in connection with, or as part of, any process or system for industrial production or output. / The
The expression industrial pursuit is broader than "trading" or "manufacturing." It includes both, and something more. It has been held that a statute authorizing corporations for "
The term “industrial research” means planned search or critical investigation aimed at the discovery of new knowledge, with the objective that such knowledge may be useful in devel
The term "industrial research and assessment center" means— (A) an institution of higher education-based industrial research and assessment center that is funded by the S
The term "industrial resources" means materials, services, processes, or manufacturing equipment (including the processes, technologies, and ancillary services for the us
Schools (established by voluntary contribution) in which industrial training is provided, and in which children are lodged, clothed, and fed, as well as taught
The term “industrial source” means a unit that does not serve a generator that produces electricity, a “nonutility unit” as defined in this section, or a process source as defined
Tracks of that character are commonly constructed, either to improve the facilities required by shippers already served by the carrier or to supply the facilities to others, who be
The term “industrial user” means those industries identified in the Standard Industrial Classification Manual, Bureau of the Budget, 1967, as amended and supplemented, under the ca
For purposes of this section, the term “industrial waste” means any solid, semisolid, or liquid waste generated by a manufacturing or processing plant. / the term “industrial waste
PER. Lat. A qualified property in animals fera nature may be acquired per industriam, t. e., by @ Man's reclaiming and making them tame by art, industry, and education; or by so co
every person engaged in the business of selling, purchasing of resale, transporting, or handling and/or slaughtering live poultry, from the time such poultry comes into the New Yor
The term “industry affecting commerce” means any industry or activity in commerce or in which a labor dispute would burden or obstruct commerce or tend to burden or obstruct commer
The term “Industry Alliance” means an entity selected by the Secretary under subsection (d).
In this subsection, the term "industry category" means a discrete group of similar goods and services, as determined by the Administrator in accordance with the North Ame
The term "industry cluster" means a broadly defined network of interconnected firms and supporting institutions in related industries that accelerate innovation, business
the term “industry information” means information and programs that will lead to the development of new markets, marketing strategies, increased efficiency, and activities to enhan
The term “industry member” means a member of the canola and rapeseed industry who represents— (A) manufacturers of canola or rapeseed products; or (B) persons who commercially buy
The term “industry or activity affecting commerce” means any activity, business, or industry in commerce or in which a labor dispute would hinder or obstruct commerce or the free f
The term “industry or sector partnership” has the meaning given the term in section 3102 of title 29. / The term "industry or sector partnership" means a workforce collab
For purposes of this section, the term “industry rate” means the license fee a performing rights society has agreed to with, or which has been determined by the court for, a signif
the term “industry trade association” means an organization exempt from tax, under section 501(c)(3) or (6) of title 26, representing the propane industry;