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The term "original package'' as employed by law, admits of no precise definition applicable to all. Generally, it is said to be a parcel, bundle, bale, box, or case made up of or "
while the articles imported remained the property of the importer in his warehouse in the original forms or packages in which they were imported, a tax upon them was too plainly a
Bundles put up for transportation or commercial handling, and usually a number of things bound together conveniently for handling and conveyance. See 46 La. Ann. 145, 49 Am. St. Re
The term “original political item” means any political button, poster, literature, sticker, or any advertisement produced for use in any political cause.
That process which issues for defendant's appearance. See "Process.''
whenever the main purpose and object of the promissor is not to answer for another, but to subserve some pecuniary or business purpose of his own, involving either a benefit to him
For the purposes of this subsection, the term “original securities acquisition loan” means a securities acquisition loan described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of subsection (b)(1).
For purposes of paragraph (5), the term “original seller” means the person from whom the corporation has acquired the apartments or houses (or leaseholds therein).
the sentence of probation imposed at the initial sentencing.
an individual who has direct and independent knowledge of the information on which the allegations are based and has voluntarily provided the information to the Government before f
For purposes of this paragraph, the term "original transfer period" means the transfer period under this subsection with respect to a qualified future transfer determined
- Original writdefined inCase LawCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Bouvier (1839)
in the case of an Original proper to the action, that is never necessary, because if the declaration was in Assumpsit, the original would shew it was issued in case: if the declara
the origin and character of the claim with respect to which an expense was incurred, rather than its potential consequences upon the fortunes of the taxpayer, is the controlling ba
The term “originating” means qualifying under the rules of origin set out in this section.
the term “originating agency” means, with respect to a record, the department, agency, or entity of the United States (or any officer or employee thereof of acting in his official
The term “originating depository institution” means the branch of a depository institution on which a check is drawn.
The term "originating good" or "originating material" means a good or material, as the case may be, that qualifies as originating under this section.
The term "originating good" or "originating material" means a good or material, as the case may be, that qualifies as originating under this section.
The term “originating mortgage institution” means a lender that provides mortgage loans.
Except as provided in clause (iii) and paragraphs (5), (6), and (7), the term “originating site” means only those sites described in clause (ii) at which the eligible telehealth in
The term “originator” means any Farm Credit System institution, bank, insurance company, business and industrial development company, savings and loan association, association of a
It is evident that no one is able of his own pleasure, to do away with his proper origin. Code 10, 38, 4; Broom, Max. 77.
It is manifest that no one can by his own wish free himself from his own origin.
the proper test for determining whether litigation expenses are capital expenditures is the inquiry whether the origin of the claim litigated is in the process of acquisition itsel
The origin of a thing ought to be inquired into. 1 Coke, 99.
The term “Orion” means the multipurpose crew vehicle described under section 303 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010 ( 42 U.S.C. 18323 ).
It is an admitted principle, that a person shall not be permitted to claim under any instrument, whether it be a deed or a will, without giving full effect to it m every respect, s
an absence that the defendant desired, as compared to an absence that the defendant caused." "Post," at 2701-2702 (emphasis added).
See Apparel; Baggage; Jewel.
The word "ornery" is not recognized by lexicographers. It is generally understood to be of uncertain meaning, but used to express the opposite of good qualities. 78 Iowa 79.
In old English law. The trial by battle, which does not seem to have been usual in England before the time of the Conqueror, though originating in the kingdoms of the north, where
In French feudal law. <A relief payable by a noble vassal to the king as his seignewr, on every change in the ownership of his fief. Steph. Lect. 350.
Sale, necessarily signifying a legal sale by a competent authority, is a disposition, final and irrevocable, of the land. The phrase 'or otherwise disposed of' must signify some di
- orphandefined inU.S. CodeCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Black's (1891)Anderson (1889)Abbott (1879)Bouvier (1839)
The term “orphan” means a child deprived by death of one or both parents.
In English law. The share reserved to an orphan by the custom of London. By the custom of London, when a freeman of that city dies, his estate is divided into three parts, as follo
That portion of an intestate's effects which his children were entitled to by the custom of London. This custom appears to have been a remnant of what was once a general law all ov
The term "orphaned well"— (A) with respect to Federal land or Tribal land, means a well— (i) 1 (I) that is not used for an authorized purpose, such as production, injecti
In civil law. Persons who have the charge of administering the affairs of houses destined for the use of orphans. Clef des Lois Rom. "Administrateurs."
- Orphans' Courtdefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Bouvier (1839)
In American law. Courts of more or less extended probate jurisdiction. ORRAY (Law Fr. from oyer, to hear). Shall hear. Orrount (plur.) Britt. c. 41.
The claws of a dog's foot Kitch.
See Grammar; Idem, Sonans.
the term “orthotics and prosthetics” has the meaning given such term in section 1395x(s)(9) of this title (and includes shoes described in section 1395x(s)(12) of this title ), but
A garden plot or hor-tllage.
SINE WITA. In old English law. Without war or feud, such security being provided by the laws, for homicides under certain circumstances, against the foehth, or deadly feud, on the
In old English law. Without war or feud, such security being provided by the laws, for homicides under certain circumstances, against the fœhth or deadly feud, on the part of tbs f
An abbreviation for "Old Style,n or "Old Series."
JUS. The right to kiss. According to the old phraseology there could be no marriage within the circle of the jus osculi — the seventh degree. Second cousins (sixth degree) could no
For purposes of this section, the term “OSD personnel” means military and civilian personnel of the Department of Defense who are assigned to, or employed in, functions in the Offi
the term “OSIA” means the On-Site Inspection Agency established by the President, or such other agency as may be designated by the President to carry out the on-site inspection pro
It shows to you.
An implied or presumptive agency, which exists where one, either intentionally or from want of ordinary care, induces another to believe that a third person is his agent, though he
- Ostensible Partnerdefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Abbott (1879)
One whose name appears in a firm as a partner, and who is really such. See "Nominal Partner." OSTENSURUS (Law Lat.) To show. A formal word in old writs. Reg. Orig. 36; Fet. Assaver
A tax anciently paid by merchants, etc., for leave to show or expose their goods for sale in markets. Du Cange.
To show.
Monster, which see.
Osteopathy is a system of treatment of physical ailments based on the theory that diseases are generally due to deranged mechanism of the joints, nerves, blood vessels and other ti
Same as Ouster.
Christian. Glossarinm juridico-Danicum., 1 vol. 4to. Wjibenaavn, 1641. Note. A secon, revised edition was printed in 1652, and this was reprinted in 1665 and subsequently.
Lat. Gates of the kingdom. The ports of the kingdom of England are so called by Sir Matthew Hale. De Jure Mae, pt 2, c. 3,
Cat. In old English law. The door or porch of the church, where dower was anciently conferred.
The church door.
The term “OSTP” means the Office of Science and Technology Policy.
The law by -wliloh was effected the ejection of married priests, and the introduction of monks into churches, by Oswald, bishop of Worcester, about A. D. 964. Wharton.
An ancient hundred in Worcestershire, so called ' from Bishop Oswald, who obtained It from' King Edgar, to be given to St. Mary's Church in Worcester. It was exempt from the sherif
The term "OTC monograph drug" has the meaning given such term in section 379j–71 of this title. / The term “OTC monograph drug” means a nonprescription drug without an ap
The term “OTC monograph drug activities” means activities of the Secretary associated with OTC monograph drugs and inspection of facilities associated with such products, including
The term “OTC monograph drug facility” means a foreign or domestic business or other entity that— (i) is— (I) under one management, either direct or indirect; and (II) at one geogr
The term "OTC monograph drug meeting" means any meeting regarding the content of a proposed OTC monograph order request.
The term “OTC monograph order request” means a request for an order submitted under section 355h(b)(5) of this title .
In the laws of Oleron. To deny a seaman his mess. Literally, to deny the table-cloth or victuals for three meals.
The term “other agreement” includes a cooperative agreement, scholarship, fellowship, loan, subsidy, payment for a specified use, donation agreement, award, or subaward (regardless
The term “other appropriate congressional committees” means— (A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governm
The term “other approved educational institution” includes any air flight school, language training school, or vocational school, approved by the Attorney General, in consultation
adoption of resolutions or platforms outlining the philosophy [of the Party]" and rules governing its internal operation.
the term “other capital measures” has the meaning as in section 1831 o (c) of this title;
any case in which the worker does not wish to accept the compensation offered in subsections (1) to (20), but elects to bear the burden of proving the difference between his wages
the tug is solely responsible, as where the tug, under the charge of her own master and crew, undertakes to transport another vessel from one point to another, which, for the time
In a lease providing that rent shall cease if the premises become untenantable by fire or other casualty, it refers to some fortuitous interruption of the use. Crystal Spring Disti
federal collateral review, state prisoners whose federal claims have been dismissed for nonexhaustion will simply add to the 1-year limitations period the time they previously spen
all coloring matter; at least, all of the nature of those named; and hence the addition of any coloring matter would produce only a natural, and not an artificial, coloration, and
An aircraft owned or operated by the armed forces or chartered to provide transportation or other commercial air service to the armed forces under the conditions specified by secti
The term “other Convention country” means a Convention country other than the United States.
The term "other costs" means all costs recorded on the books of the producer that are not product costs or period costs, such as interest.
The term "other developmental disabilities" has the meaning given the term "developmental disability" in section 15002(8) of this title.
In any case where a vessel of the United States is seized by a foreign country under the conditions of section 1972 of this title and a fine, license fee, registration fee, or any
The term "other eligible institution" means an eligible institution, other than the qualified eligible institution, receiving an allocation of funds under this section. /
The term “other emergency communications service” means the provision of emergency information to a public safety answering point via wire or radio communications, and may include
The term "other emergency communications service provider" means— (A) an entity other than a local exchange carrier, wireless carrier, or an IP-enabled voice service prov
The term “other entities” means— (A) firms, or a consortium of firms, that are eligible to participate in a partnership or other arrangement with a laboratory of the Department of
The term "other environmental trends" means wildfires, coastal flooding, inland flooding, land subsidence, rising sea levels, and any other challenges relating to changes
The term “other forms of credit assistance” includes any use of funds in an infrastructure bank— (A) to provide credit enhancements; (B) to serve as a capital reserve for bond or d
the term “other governmental programs” includes all programs under State or local laws as well as all programs under Federal law other than those authorized by this title; and
reducing the base offense levels for all crack amounts proportionally (using the new 18-to-1 ratio), including the offense levels governing small amounts of crack that did not fall
The term “other import restriction” includes a limitation, prohibition, charge, or exaction other than duty, imposed on importation or imposed for the regulation of importation. Th
“other information” includes any book, paper, document, record, recording, or other material;
For purposes of this section, the term “other institutions” includes— (1) railroad police departments which perform the administration of criminal justice and have arrest powers pu
the term “other insurance” means any combination of private or public insurance other than investment insurance provided by the Secretary under this section;
the terms “insurance company”, “other insurer” and “insurance agent or broker” include any organization or person that is authorized to engage in the business of insurance under th
For purposes of subparagraph (B)(iii), the term “other investment” means an investment, direct or indirect, by a foreign person in a United States business described in that subpar
In this section, the term "other key community sectors" includes substance use disorder treatment providers, emergency medical services agencies, agencies and organizatio