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It ordinarily denotes those born in this country prior to the Declaration of Independence. See 7 Wheat. (U. S.) 535. In England, It ordinarily denotes those born before the union w
leoond Lat Latin. Latino-barb, barbarous Latin; Latin of the lower empire or middle ages. Latino-Gr. Latin-Greek, Latin in Greek letters, lib. (liber,) book, liv. (livre,) book. Lo
Bailey's R. Bailey's (S. C.) Reports. Baldw. R. Baldwin's Circuit Court Reports. Barbour's Chanc. Pr. Barbour's Chancery Practice. Barr. Obs. Stat. Barrington*s Observations on the
As generally applied to persons, it Is understood to mean a proper, friendly relation of the parties, but it is frequently used to convey the idea of an improper relation; an intim
Compare Acquainted. That a man has been " intimate " with another's wife, does not of necessity import criminalty."
In this section, the terms “dating partner”, “immediate family”, and “intimate partner” have the meanings given such terms in section 930 of this title (article 130). / The term “i
his spouse or any former spouse, the parent of his child, and 4 UNITED STATES v. RAHIMI Opinion of the Court anyone with whom he cohabitates or has cohabitated.
The term “intimate visual depiction”— (A) means a visual depiction, as that term is defined in section 2256(5) of title 18 , that depicts— (i) the uncovered genitals, pubic area, a
The term “intimate visual image” means a visual image that depicts a private area of a person.
- Intimationdefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Bouvier (1839)
In Civil Law. The name of any Judicial act by which a notice of a legal proceeding is given to some one; but it is more usually understood to mean the notice or summons which an ap
See Boycottins; Duress; Ejection, 1; Fear; Strike, 2.
The term “intimidate” means to place a person in reasonable apprehension of bodily harm to him- or herself or to another.
the term “intimidation” means a serious act or course of conduct directed at a specific person that— (i) causes fear or apprehension in such person; and (ii) serves no legitimate p
Statutes have been enacted in some states to punish the intimidation of voters. Under an early Pennsylvania act, it was held that to constitute the offence of intimidation of voter
An old form of entitle. 6 Mod. 304.
in chancery practice. <A bill to carry a decree into execution is one which is filed when, from the neglect of parties, or some other cause, it may become impossible to carry a dec
Toll levied on imports and exports.
In old reoords. Toll or custom paid for things imported and exported, or bought in and sold out. Cowell.
In the law of divorce, this term denotes extreme cruelty, cruel and inhuman treatment, barbarous, savage, and inhuman conduct, and is equivalent to any of those phrases Shaw v. Sha
In so many words.
Altogether; wholly.
A part is included in the whole. Dig. 50. 17. 113. IN TRADITIONIBUS 8CRIPT0RUM ehartarum non quod dictum est, sed quod gestum factum est, insplcltur. In the delivery of writings (d
To inebriate; to make drunk with spirituous liquor.
Drunk from the use of intoxicating liquors. See 47 Vt. 294.
Generally relates to the use of strong drink. “Intoxicated,” used condition produced by drinking intoxicating spirituous liquor, and is equivalent to “drunk.” No additional word is
the term “intoxicating liquor” means any spirituous, vinous, malted, fermented, or other intoxicating liquor of any kind;
Such liquors as will, if used as a beverage, produce drunkenness. 25 Kan. 767. It includes all liquors, whether spirituous, vinous, or malt (70 Mass. 20), of which the human stomac
“intoxication” means a disturbance of mental or physical faculties resulting from the introduction of alcohol into the body as evidenced by— (A) a post-injury blood alcohol level o
- Intradefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Black's (1891)Anderson (1889)Stimson (1881)
In Latin phrases. A preposition, meaning in; near; within. Infra or inter has taken the place of intra in many of the more modem Latin phrases.
Within the space of a year. Code, 5. 9. 2. Intra annate tempus. Id. 6. 30. 19.
the term “intracompany shipment” means the shipment, within the United States, of grain lots between facilities owned or controlled by the person owning the grain. The shipment of
In this section, the term “intractable water system” means a community water system or a noncommunity water system— (1) that serves fewer than 1,000 individuals; (2) the owner or o
- In traditionibus scriptornm, non quod dictum est, sed quod gestum est, inspiciturdefined inBlack's (1910)
In the delivery of writings, not what is said, but what is done, is looked to. 9 Coke, 137a.
- In traditionibus scriptorum, non quod dictum est, sed quod gestum est, inspiciturdefined inBallentine's (1916)
In the delivery of written instruments, not what was said, but what was done, is regarded.
Within belief; credible. Calv. Lex. INTRA LUCTUS TEMPUS (Lat.) Within the time of mourning. Code, 9. 1. INTRA MAENIA (Lat. within the walls of a house). A term applied to domestic
The term "intragroup stock" means any stock which— (i) is in a corporation which is or was a member of an affiliated group of corporations, and (ii) is held by another co
In passing over.
In the passage over; on the voyage over. 3 C. Rob. Adm. 3.38. IN TRANSITU (Lat.). During the transit, or removal from one place to another. See Stoppage in Transitu.
Below, beneath, under; within; during. Opposed, supra. Used alone, refers to a citation or other matter further on, as in the text or at the foot of the particular page. Whence als
In mining law, the term "intraliminal rights" denotes the right to mine, take, and possess all such bodies or deposits of ore as lie within the four planes formed by the vertical e
Within the time of mourning.
Within the walls (of a house.) A term applied to domestic or menial servants. 1 Bl. Comm. 425.
Within the walls, pertaining to the household.
at any time after the property has been received by the initial carrier and before delivery in accordance with the contract of carriage.
In transit. See Stoppage in transitu .
Between walls; among friends.
Same as Infra praesidia.
Within the de fenses. See INFRA PRestpta.
Within the defenses. See Infra Phæsidia.
Within the four seas, i. e., England.
1. 1. In old English law. To enter; to take in land; to drain marshy land, and reduce it to herbage or pasture ground.
L. Lat. To drain a marsh or low ground, and convert it into herbage or pasture.
“intrastate air carrier” means a citizen of the United States undertaking by any means to provide only intrastate air transportation.
“intrastate air transportation” means the transportation by a common carrier of passengers or property for compensation, entirely in the same State, by turbojet-powered aircraft ca
The term “intrastate commerce” means commerce wholly within one State or possession of the United States. / “intrastate commerce” means trade, traffic, or transportation in a State
The term “intrastate fee” means any fee, tax, or other type of assessment, including per vehicle fees and gross receipts taxes, imposed on a motor carrier or motor private carrier
"intrastate gas pipeline facility" means a gas pipeline facility and transportation of gas within a State not subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission under the Natu
“intrastate hazardous liquid pipeline facility” means a hazardous liquid pipeline facility that is not an interstate hazardous liquid pipeline facility;
The term “intrastate pipeline” means any person engaged in natural gas transportation (not including gathering) which is not subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission under the
The term "intravenous immune globulin" means an approved pooled plasma derivative for the treatment in the patient's home of a patient with a diagnosed primary immune def
Within the power. The opposite of ultra vires (q. v.). An act which might be done by the managing board of a corporation or by a majority of the stockholders in meeting assembled.
intriusecum, 2. In old English law. That which is within; done or taken within; intrinsic.
Common and ordinary duties with the lord’s court Kenn. Glos. See Fobinsec.
The Intrinsic value of a thing is its true, Inherent, and essential value, not depending upon accident, place, or person, but the same everywhere and to every one. Bank of State of
It is obvious that one nation cannot grant away the territory of another... the grant is invalid from an intrinsic defect in the title of Spain.
"Its true, inherent, and essential value, not depending upon accident, place, or person, but the same everywhere, and to every one." 5 Ired. (N. C.) 698.
I In old English law. Intrusion. Intrnsio est nbi qnis (cni nnllum jus competit in re, nee scintilla jnris), possessionem vacnam ingreditar: intrusion is where one who has no right
In English law. The entry of a stranger, after a particular estate of freehold is determined, before him in remainder or reversion; a kind of injury by ouster of the freehold.
The term “introducing broker” means any person (except an individual who elects to be and is registered as an associated person of a futures commission merchant)— (i) who— (I) is e
That part of a writing in which are detailed those facts which elucidate the subject.
For purposes of this chapter, the term “introduction of United States Armed Forces” includes the assignment of members of such armed forces to command, coordinate, participate in t
the term “introductory period” means the maximum time period for which the temporary annual percentage rate may be applicable.
- Intromissiondefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Stimson (1881)Bouvier (1839)
In Scotch law. The assuming possession of property belonging to another, either on legal grounds, or without any authority. In the latter case it is called "vicious" intromission.
Dealings in stock, goods, or cash of a principal coming into the hands of his agent, to be accounted for by the agent to his principal. 29 Eng. Law & Eq. 391,
I. To introduce or let in. Intromittere se: to introduce or intrude one's self; to intermeddle with.
In French ecclesiasti-
A person who enters upon land when he has no right. ^ Compare Squatter. See Land, Public. Intrusion. Injury by ouster, or amotion of possession from the freehold: the entry of a st
One who, on the death of the ancestor, enters on the land, unlawfully, before the heir can enter.
- intrusiondefined inU.S. CodeCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Black's (1891)Stimson (1881)Bouvier (1839)
The term "intrusion" means an unauthorized and malicious cyber incident that compromises a nuclear command, control, and communications system by breaking the security of
The term “intrusion assessment plan” means the plan required under section 2210(b)(1) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 [ 6 U.S.C. 660(b)(1) ].
The term "intrusion assessments" means actions taken under the intrusion assessment plan to identify and remove intruders in agency information systems.
The term “intrusion detection and prevention capabilities” means the capabilities required under section 2213(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 [ 6 U.S.C. 663(b) ].
The warehouse receipt represents the goods, but the intrusting of the receipt, as stated, is more than the mere delivery of the goods; it is a representation that the one to whom t
There is no doubt, that the words 'in trust,' in a will, may be construed to create a use, if the intention of the testator or the nature of the devise requires it. But the ordinar
Wrong; injury. A tortious act, whether willful and malicious, or. accidental.! Compare Delictum. Ab assuetis non fit injuria. From matters of long standing no injury krises. Acquie
In contemplation of matrimony.
In contemplation of death.
View.
Safe.
See Act, 1, Of God; Watercourse.
A flood.
- Inuredefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Black's (1891)
To take effect; to result.
Accrual to; devolution upon.
A defective car is still in use when it has been moved with the train from the main line to a siding, to be cut out and left so that the other cars may proceed on their journey. An
In the mother’s womb.
ET SINE FRUCTU, non est effectus legls. Useless labor and without fruit is not the effect of law. Co. Litt. 127; Wingate, Max. 38. INVADIARE (Law Lat.) In feudal and old European l
Useless and fruitless labar is not the effect of law. Co. Litt. 127b. The law forbids such recoveries whose ends are vain, chargeable, and unprofitable. Id; Wing. Max. p. 110, max.
The result of the law is not useless and fruitless labor.
In both laws; i. e., the civil and canon law. IN VACUO (Lat in what is empty). Without concomitants or coherence. Whart. IN VADIO (Lat). In pledge; in gage. IN VENTRE SA MERE (L. F
In space.