Law Dictionary

For purposes of this section, the term “ocean transport container” has the meaning given the term “freight container” by the International Standards Organization in Series 1, Freig

“Ocean waters” means those waters of the open seas lying seaward of the base line from which the territorial sea is measured, as provided for in the Convention on the Territorial S

In old Scotch law. A name of dignity; a freeholder. Skene de Verb. Sign.

A government where the authority is in the hands of the multitude; OCTABIS (Law Lat. from octo, eight). In old practice. The octave. Fleta, lib. 2, c. 35. See "Octave." OCTAVE (Law

The term “O & C land” means the land (commonly known as “Oregon and California Railroad grant land”) that— (A) revested in the United States under the Act of June 9, 1916 (39 S

In English praetice. An original writ was the process formerly in use for the commencement of personal actions. It was a mandatory letter from the king, issuing ont of chancery, se

The terms “Outer Continental Shelf source” and “OCS source” include any equipment, activity, or facility which— (i) emits or has the potential to emit any air pollutant, (ii) is re

The term “octane rating” means the rating of the antiknock characteristics of a grade or type of automotive fuel as determined by dividing by 2 the sum of the research octane numbe

The eighth day after a feast day.

Octave, which see.

the ides fell on the 15th; and in the law. An instrument privately executed, instrument executed before a public officer. mind in which the reflective, and all or a powers are eith

Eight such, i. e., eight more jurors.

Fr. In French law. Originally, a duty, which, by the permission of the seigneur, any city was accustomed to collect on liquors and some other goods, brought within Its precincts, f

The term “Organization Designation Authorization” or “ODA” means an authorization by the FAA under section 44702(d) for an organization composed of 1 or more ODA units to perform a

The term “ODA holder” means an entity authorized to perform functions pursuant to a delegation made by the Administrator of the FAA under section 44702(d).

The term “ODA unit” means a group of 2 or more individuals who perform, under the supervision of an ODA holder, authorized functions under an ODA.

For purposes of this section the term “odd-even fuel purchase plan” means any motor fuel sales restriction under which a person may purchase motor fuel for use in any vehicle only

Good men hate to sin from their love of goodness; bad men hate to sin from their fear of punishment.

Good men hate sin through love of virtue; bad men, through fear of punishment.

Complete property, as opposed to feudal tenure. The transposition of the syllables of "odhal" makes It "allodh" and hence, according to Blaekstone, arises the word "allod" or "allo

The same as "allodial."

See "De Odio et Atla." ODIOSA ET INHONESTA NON SUNT in lege praesumanda. Odious and dishonest acts are not presumed in law. Co. Litt. 78; 6 Wend. (N. Y.) 228, 231; 18 N. Y. 295, 30

Odious and dishonest acis are not presumed in law. Co. Litt. 78; Jackson v. Miller, Q Wend. (N. Y.) 228, 231, 21 Am. Dec. 316; Nichols v. Pinner, 18 N. Y. 295, 300.

Odious and dishonest things are not presumed in law.

Odious things are not presumed. Burr. Sett. Cas. 190.

Odious things are not presumed. Burrows, Sett. Cas. 190.

“odometer” means an instrument or system of components for measuring and recording the distance a motor vehicle is driven, but does not include an auxiliary instrument or system of

the term “odorized propane” means propane which has had odorant added to it;

In this section, the term “OECD” means the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

An executor. OECONOMUS (Lat.) In the civil law. A manager or administrator. Calv. Lex.

An administrator.

Same as Ecumenical.

Use.

I. To bear or carry; to without words; to manage, or to act as heir.

In Saxon law. A pecuniary compensation for an injury, eight times the value of the thing.

The continuation of an action which has abated by the death or disability of a party, or a transfer of the cause of action. At common law, this was effected by a bill in equity (se

A ministerial act which consists in spreading it upon the record or writing it at large, in English language {q. v.), 153 in. 199, in a docket or other official book. 191 111. App.

The title of the chief executive officer of the United States. The constitution directs that the executive power shall be vested in a president of the United States of America. Art

In English practice. A commission which formerly issued from the king, appointing certain persons as commissioners or judges of assize to hold the assizes in association with discr

An officer in England whose function is to protect the suitors’ fund, and to administer under the direction of the court, so much of it as comes under the spending power of the cou

” For the meaning of I this phrase in the constitution of the United States, see 2 Story, Const. §§ 1374-1399; 1 Kent, Comm. 413-422; Pom. Const. Law; ih Black, Const, Prohib. pt.

The merger of the franchises, rights, and effects of two or more corporations into one, whether the single corporation, known as the "consolidated company," be a new one then creat

of counsel for a party in that cause and in that controversy,' and if either the cause or controversy is not identical the disqualification does not exist"); Wolfe v. Hines, 93 Ga.

A term applied to those acts in the course of a judicial proceeding which may be done without leave of court, or which will be granted by the court on application without inquiry.

The space of time during which a court holds a session. The stated periods during which courts sit for the dispatch of business. Sometimes the term is a monthly, at others it is a

The styleof a court having jurisdiction for review, by appeal or writ of error. The name was formerly used in New York and South Carolina. COURT FOR THE RELIEF OF IN-

The destruction of any one of the unities of a joint tenancy. It is so called because the estate is no longer a joint tenancy, but is severed. A severance may be effected in variou

Corsned, which see.

For purposes of this subsection, the term “off-balance-sheet activities” means an existing liability of a company that is not currently a balance sheet liability, but may become on

For purposes of paragraph (1)(B)(v) and this paragraph, subject to the subsequent provisions of this subparagraph, the term “off-campus outpatient department of a provider” means a

offcers exercising the Stat. 693–694 (Philippines); Act of Aug.

all federal civil offcials who perform an ongoing, statutory duty." Lucia v. SEC, 585 U. S. 237, 254 (2018) (concurring opinion)

those acts only which have been denounced as, such and made punishable by statute.

the same as "offence against the laws of the United States." Since, there are no comnlon law crimes, those terms mean offences denounced as such by the statutes of the United State

a description in the first part of the section, viz. offences where no other punishment than whipping not exceeding thirty stripes, a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars, or a t

To commit a public offense.

“offender” means a person who has been convicted of an offense or who has been adjudged to have committed an act of juvenile delinquency; / The term “offender” means any adult or j

federal offense, and this view is confirmed by the fact that by virtue of the Rule a lesser included offense instruction is authorized with respect to 'an attempt' only where the a

the defendant's actual conduct, then "by its nature" also focuses on the defendant's actual conduct.

The term “offense involving child sexual abuse material” means— (A) an offense under section 2251(d), section 2252, or paragraphs (1) through (6) of section 2252A(a) of title 18 ,

That which violates the dignity and authority of federal courts such as an intentional effort to defeat their decrees justifying punishment violates a law of the United States, and

When an accused is charged, as here, with transporting a kidnapping victim across state lines, he is charged and will be tried for an offense which may be punished by death. Althou

In the law relating to nuisances and similar matters, this term means noxious, causing annoyance, discomfort or painfut or disagreeable sensations. See Rowland v. Miller (Super. N.

behavior which has a tendency to provoke others to acts of violence or to in turn disturb the peace,' and that the State had proved this element because, on the facts of this case,

An offer is nothing until it is communicated to the party to whom it is made.

It is an undeniable principle of the law of contracts, that an offer of a bargain by one person to another, imposes no obligation upon the former, until it is accepted by the latte

In this subsection, the term “offered” means, with respect to a Medicare+Choice plan as of a date, that a Medicare+Choice eligible individual may enroll with the plan on that date,

The terms “sale”, “sell”, “offer to sell”, “offer for sale”, and “offer” shall include all transactions included in such terms as provided in paragraph (3) of section 2(a) of the S

The term “offering” means a solicitation for bids for a quantity or quantities of petroleum product from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as specified in the notice of sale.

The term “offering date” means the date the property in question is offered for sale.

The term "offering document"— (A) has the meaning given the term "prospectus" in section 77b(a)(10) of this title, but without regard to the provisions of subpa

For purposes of this section, the term “offering employer” means any employer who— (1) offers minimum essential coverage to its employees consisting of coverage through an eligible

See Ouventto.

The offer of a state does not necessarily imply a contract. It may be of encouragement merely, holding out a hope, but not amounting to a covenant. No matter what the actual motive

An offer of proof cannot be denied as remote or speculative because it does not cover every fact necessary to prove the issue. If it be an appropriate link in the chain of proof, t

a person who makes or in any way participates in making a take-over offer, and includes all affiliates and associates of that person, and all persons acting jointly or in concert f

The term “offers grandfathered under the Arrangement” means— (A) financing offers made or lines of credit extended on or before February 15, 1992; or (B) financing offers extended

In English ecclesiastical law. The offerings of the faithful or the place where they are made or kept; the service at the time of the Communion.

The terms “sale”, “sell”, “offer to sell”, “offer for sale”, and “offer” shall include all transactions included in such terms as provided in paragraph (3) of section 2(a) of the S

For purposes of this subsection, the term “off-highway business use” has the meaning given to such term by section 6421(e)(2); except that such term shall not, for purposes of subs

“off-highway mobile equipment” means any self-propelled agricultural equipment, self-propelled construction equipment, and self-propelled special use equipment, used or designed fo

For purposes of this section, the term “off-highway vehicle”— (i) means any motorized vehicle— (I) that is manufactured primarily for use off public streets, roads, and highways; (

An office is a public station conferred by the appointment of government. The term embraces the idea of tenure, duration, emolument and duties fixed by law. Where an office is crea

A book kept in a public office, not appertaining to a court, authorized by the law of any state. An exemplification of any such officebook, when authenticated under the act of cong

A book kept in a public office, not appertaining to a court, authorized by the law of any state. An exemplification of any such officebook, when authenticated under the act of cong

copy of a writing or record made and certified or authenticated by the officer legally intrusted with its custody or control. Such a copy is admissible in evidence to prove the ori

A transcript of a record or proceeding filed in an office established by law, certified under the seal of the proper officer. A copy made by an officer of the court, bound by law t

A legislative act directing the possession and appropriation of the land is equivalent to office found. The sale was the public act, which is the equivalent of office found. What p

In English Law. When an inquisition is made to the king’s use of anything, by virtue of office of him who inquires, and the inquisition is found, it is said to be office found. See

The term "office furniture" means any product or service offering intended to meet the furnishing needs of the workplace, including office, healthcare, educational, and h

A conveyance made by a public officer in certain cases, where the owner is either unwilling or unable to execute the requisite deeds to pass title. See 3 Washb. Real Prop. *537.

See Grant.

That portion of the day during which public offices are usually open for the transaction of business.

That portion of the day during which pubdhie offices are usually open for the transaction of business.

The term “Office of a Contracting Party” means— (A) the office, or governmental entity, of a Contracting Party that is responsible for the registration of marks; or (B) the common

In English Law. A criminal suit in an ecclesiastical court, not being directed to the reparation of a private injury, is regarded as a proceeding emanating from the office of the j

The term “Office of Alcohol Fuels” means the Office of Alcohol Fuels established under section 8820 of this title .

The office of a proviso, generally, is, either to except something from the enacting clause, or to qualify or restrain its generality, or to exclude some possible ground of misinte

The term “Office of Commercial High-Performance Green Buildings” means the Office of Commercial High-Performance Green Buildings established under section 17081(a) of this title .

The term “Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings” means the Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings established under section 17092(a) of this title .