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- international lawdefined inCase LawCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Black's (1891)Stimson (1881)
International law is a part of our law and as such is the law of all States of the Union, but it is a part of our law for the application of its own principles, and these are conce
“Internationally protected person” means— (A) a Chief of State or the political equivalent, head of government, or Foreign Minister whenever such person is in a country other than
The term "internationally recognized core labor standards" means the core labor standards only as stated in the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Wo
The term “internationally recognized worker rights” includes— (A) the right of association; (B) the right to organize and bargain collectively; (C) a prohibition on the use of any
The term “international marriage broker” means a corporation, partnership, business, individual, or other legal entity, whether or not organized under any law of the United States,
The term “international matchmaking organization” means a corporation, partnership, business, or other legal entity, whether or not organized under the laws of the United States or
As used in this section, the term “international nuclear materials protection and cooperation program funds” means the funds appropriated pursuant to an authorization of appropriat
“international organization” means a public international organization or international-organization preparatory commission in which the Government of the United States participate
"international partner astronaut" means an individual designated under Article 11 of the International Space Station Intergovernmental Agreement, by a partner to that agr
The term "international partner institution" means an agricultural higher education institution in a developing country that is performing, or desiring to perform, activi
The terms “International Searching Authority” and “International Preliminary Examining Authority” mean a national patent office or intergovernmental organization as appointed under
See Private international law .
The term “international program for endangered or threatened species” means any ban, restriction, regulation, or other measure in effect pursuant to a multilateral agreement which
See Public international law .
The term “International Register” means the official collection of data concerning international registrations maintained by the International Bureau that the Madrid Protocol or it
The term “international registration” means the registration of a mark granted under the Madrid Protocol. / the term “international registration” means the international registrati
The term “international registration date” means the date assigned to the international registration by the International Bureau.
“International Registration Plan” means the interstate agreement on apportioning vehicle registration fees paid by motor carriers, developed by the American Association of Motor Ve
International registry.—The term “International Registry” means the registry established under the Cape Town Treaty.
“International Regulations” means the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, including annexes currently in force for the United States.
The terms “International Searching Authority” and “International Preliminary Examining Authority” mean a national patent office or intergovernmental organization as appointed under
"International Space Station Intergovernmental Agreement" means the Agreement Concerning Cooperation on the International Space Station, signed at Washington January 29,
The term “international standard” means any standard that is promulgated by an international standards organization. / The term "international standard" means a standard,
“international standard or recommendation” means an engineering standard or recommendation which is (A) formulated and promulgated by an international organization and (B) recommen
The term “international standard-setting organization” means an organization consisting of representatives of 2 or more countries, the purpose of which is to negotiate, develop, pr
The term “international standards organization” means any organization— (A) the membership of which is open to representatives, whether public or private, of the United States and
The term “international standards-related activity” means the negotiation, development, or promulgation of, or any amendment or change to, an international standard, or an internat
the term “International Stock Index Investment Fund” means the International Stock Index Investment Fund established under subsection (b)(1)(E);
The term “international student” means an individual who— (A) is not a citizen or national of, or lawfully admitted for permanent residence in, the United States; (B) does not prov
The term “international supply chain” means the end-to-end process for shipping goods to or from the United States, beginning at the point of origin (including manufacturer, suppli
The term “International Telecommunication Union” means the intergovernmental organization that is a specialized agency of the United Nations in which member countries cooperate for
In this section, the term “international terrorism” has the meaning given that term in section 140(d) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1988 and 1989 ( 22 U.
the term “international trade” includes— (A) trade in both goods and services, and (B) foreign direct investment by United States persons, especially if such investment has implica
The term “International Trade Commission” means the United States International Trade Commission. / The term “International Trade Commission” means the United States International
The term "International Traffic in Arms Regulations" means subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). / The term “Inte
The term “international transaction” means a transaction involving the shipment of a listed chemical across an international border (other than a United States border) in which a b
International transport.—The term “international transport” means the transportation of a container between— (A) a place in a foreign country and a place in the jurisdiction of the
the term “international travel merchandise” means duty-free or domestic merchandise which is placed on board aircraft on international flights for sale to passengers, but which is
For purposes of subsection (a)(3), as it relates to any international understanding concluded with the United States after January 1, 2000, the term "international understandi
The term “international voyage” means a voyage by a vessel entitled to fly the flag of one country to or from a port, shipyard, offshore terminal, or other place under the jurisdic
The term “Internet” has the meaning given that term in section 230(f)(1) of title 47 . / the term “Internet” means the international computer network of both Federal and non-Federa
The term “Internet access service” has the meaning given that term in section 231(e)(4) of title 47 . / The term “Internet access service” means a service that enables users to acc
In this section, the term "internet censorship circumvention tool" means a software application or other tool that an individual can use to evade foreign government restr
The term "internet exchange facility" means physical infrastructure through which internet service providers and content delivery networks exchange internet traffic betwe
As used in this Act, the term "Internet identifiers" means electronic mail addresses and other designations used for self-identification or routing in Internet communicat
The term “Internet information location tool” means a service that refers or links users to an online location on the World Wide Web. Such term includes directories, indices, refer
The term "internet service offering" means, with respect to a broadband provider, broadband internet access service provided by such provider to a household.
Used of foreign troops of a belligerent coming into neutral territory. Hague Treaty, 1907. See Troops, Foreign. INTERNUNCiO. A Papal minister of the second order, accredited to min
the term “internship program” means— (A) a volunteer service program under section 3111(b); (B) an internship program established under Executive Order 13562, dated December 27, 20
A minister of a second order, charged with the affairs of the court of Rome, where that court has no nuncio under that title. INTERNUNCIUS (Lat. from inter, between, and nundus, a
A messenger; a joint agent.
an otherwise illegal arrest cannot be insulated from challenge by the decision of the instigating officer to rely on fellow officers to make the arrest
The term “interoperability” means a system that enables program benefits in the form of an electronic benefit transfer card to be redeemed in any State. / For purposes of this subs
The term “Interoperability Board” means the Technical Advisory Board for First Responder Interoperability established under section 1423 of this title .
the term “interoperable” has the meaning given the term “interoperable communications” under section 194(g)(1) of this title ; / In this subchapter, the term “interoperable” has th
The term “interoperable communications” means the ability of emergency response providers and relevant Federal, State, and local government agencies to communicate with each other
The term “interoperable video conferencing service” means a service that provides real-time video communications, including audio, to enable users to share information of the user'
Between peers; between those who stand on a level or equality, as respecte diligence, opportunity, responsibility, etc.
Between the parties.
In the civil law The act by which, in consequence of an agre Moent, the party bound declares that he will not be bound beyond a certain time. Wollf, Inst. Nab. 8 752.
To address with a <luestion, especially when formal and public; originally used with respect to proceedings in the French legislature; u.sed in reference to questions by the court
A citation to appear.
The term "interpersonal violence" means any form of violence that is emotional and trauma-inducing for victims, families of victims, perpetrators, and communities.
For purposes of this part, the term “interpersonal violence within families and among acquaintances” includes behavior commonly referred to as domestic violence, sexual assault, sp
I. I. To inquire into a point arising' collaterally in a cause, before determining the principal matter; to interplead.
1. A plea by which a person sued in respect to property disclaims any interest in it and demands that rival claimants shall litigate their titles between themselves and relieve him
interplede, enterplede. To settle a question of right to property or money adversely claimed, by litigation between the claimafits, for the security of a third person who holds the
- interpleaderdefined inCase LawCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Black's (1891)Stimson (1881)
Such deposit and discharge effectually demonstrates the applicant's disinterestedness as between the claimants and as to the property in dispute, an essential in interpleaders.
The term "INTERPOL" means the International Criminal Police Organization. / The term "INTERPOL" means the International Criminal Police Organization.
To insert words in a complete document.
In civil law. The act by which, in consequence of an agreement, the party bound declares that he will not be bound beyond a certain time. WolflP. Inst. § 752. In the case of a leas
The term "INTERPOL communications" means any INTERPOL Notice or Diffusion or any entry into any INTERPOL database or other communications system maintained by INTERPOL.
interposition is not a constitutional doctrine. If taken seriously, it is illegal defiance of constitutional authority.
Attempts have been made to evade the rule of public law, by the interposition of a neutral port between the shipment from the belligerent port and their ultimate destination in the
Among or between persons present.
to explain or tell the meaning of: translate into intelligible or familiar language or terms," while "translate" commonly means "to turn into one's own or an-' other language." Web
To interpret, and [in such a way as] to harmonize laws with laws, is the best mode of interpretation. 8 Coke, 169a.
- Interpretare et concordare leges legibus, est optimus interpretandi modusdefined inBallentine's (1916)
To interpret and reconcile laws with laws is the best manner of construing them.
- Interpretatio chartarum benigne facienda est, nt res magis valeat quam pereatdefined inBlack's (1910)
The interpretation of deeds is to be liberal, that the thing may rather have effect than fall. Broom, Max. 543.
- Interpretatio chartarum benigne fadenda est, ut res magis valeat quam pereatdefined inBallentine's (1916)
The construction of deeds should be liberal in order that the thing may be effectual rather than void.
Jenk. Cent. 198. Such an interpretation is to be adopted that the thing may rather stand than fall.
Construction should be so made that the thing will rather have effect than expire. See 78 Pa. St. 219.
Expounding, explanation: construction, interpretation, q. V. Ex antecedentitaus et consequentibus, fit optima interpretatio. From what things go before and come after, the best exp
- interpretationdefined inU.S. CodeCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Anderson (1889)
The term “interpretation”— (A) means providing opportunities for people to form intellectual and emotional connections to gain awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the res
- Interpretation Clausedefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Black's (1891)
A clause
The interpretation test vested in the voting registrars a virtually uncontrolled discretion as to who should vote and who should not. Under the State's statutes and constitutional
- Interpretatio talis in ambiguis semper fienda est nt evitetur inconveniens et absnrdnmdefined inBlack's (1910)
In cases of ambiguity, such an interpretation should always be made that what is inconvenient and absurd may be avoided. 4 Inst 328.
- Interpretatio talis in ambiguis semper flenda est ut evitetur inconveniens et absurdumdefined inBallentine's (1916)
Such construction should be made of ambiguous expressions that inconvenience and absurdity shall be avoided.
- Interpreterdefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Black's (1891)Anderson (1889)Bouvier (1839)
One employed to make a translation. An interpreter should be sworn before he translates the testimony of a witness. 4 Mass. 81; 5 Mass. 219; 2 Caines (N. Y.) 166. A person employed
The term "interpretive criteria standard" means a compilation of susceptibility test interpretive criteria developed by a standard development organization that meets the
Within the four walls.
The term “interrater reliability” means the extent to which 2 or more independent raters or observers consistently obtain the same result when using the same assessment tool.
Among the regalia (q. v.).
The interval between one ruler’s death and the beginning of his successor's reign. See Commonwealth .
L In old In the civil law. To its adoption.
In French law. An act or instrument which contains the interrogatories made by the judge to the person accused, on the facts which are the object of the accusation, and the answers
- Interrogatoriesdefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Black's (1891)Stimson (1881)
Material and pertinent questions, in writing, to necessary points, not confessed, exhibited for the examination of witnesses or persons who are to give testimony in the cause. Inte
A question writing drawn up nesses or to parties, — commission issued for and other courts law.
In terror; as a threat.
To the terror of the people.