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Certain qualifications of a property character being required of persons who tender themselves as bail, when such persons have justified, i. e., established their sufficiency by sa

An instrument such as a deed or mortgage is said to become perfect when recorded (or registered) or filed for record, because it then becomes good as to nil the world. See Wilkins

in order to perfect his title against the debtor it is indispensable that the assignee should immediately give notice of the assignment to the debtor, for otherwise a priority of r

Perfection of workmanship, however much it may increase the convenience, extend the use, or diminish expense, is not patentable

In patent law. A perfected invention; not a perfectly constructed machine, but a machine so constructed as to embody all the essential elements of the invention, in a form that wou

One which la enforceable by law.

That which is accompanied by the right of compelling those who refuse to fulfill the correspondent obligation. See 120 Am. St. Rep. 471, note.

Titles which were perfect before the cession of the Territory to the United States, continued so afterwards, and were in nowise affected by the change of sovereignty. Perfect title

An executed trust (g. v.).

That is perfect to which nothing is wanting, according to the measure of its perfection or nature. Hob. 151.

That is perfect which lacks nothing according to the measure of its perfection or nature.

An usufruct in those things which the usufructuary can enjoy without changing their substance, though their substance may be diminished or deteriorate naturally by time or by the u

A perfect was is that which destroys the national peace and tranquility, and lays the foundation of every possible act of hostility

'io justify bail after exception.

The act of one who has engaged his faith to do a thing, and does not do it, but does the contrary. Wolflf. § 390.

The term "perfluoroalkyl substance" means a man-made chemical of which all of the carbon atoms are fully fluorinated carbon atoms. / The terms “perfluoroalkyl substance”

Broadcasters perform. Viewers do not perform. CATV falls on the viewer's side of the line. Essentially, a CATV system no more than enhances the viewer's capacity to receive the bro

By the form of the gift.

any play, dance or exhibit shown or presented to an audience of one or more persons.

the term “performance appraisal system” means a system under which periodic appraisals of job performance of employees are made, whether under chapter 43 of title 5, or otherwise.

For purposes of subsection (a)(2), the term “performance assessment” means a determination of whether or not retention standards established under subsection (a)(1)(A) are met, and

The term "performance-based compensation system" means a system of compensation for teachers, principals, or other school leaders— (A) that differentiates levels of compe

The term “performance bond” means a bond conditioned upon the completion by the principal of a contract in accordance with its terms.

“performance goal” means a target level of performance expressed as a tangible, measurable objective, against which actual achievement can be compared, including a goal expressed a

“performance indicator” means a particular value or characteristic used to measure output or outcome; / “performance indicator” refers to a particular value or characteristic used

The term “performance measure” means a quantitative or qualitative characteristic used to gauge the results of an outcome compared to its intended purpose.

The term “performance metric” means a particular value or characteristic used to measure the outcome that is generally expressed in terms of a baseline and a target.

where a dramatic performance has been allowed by the author to be acted at a theater, no person has a right to pirate such performance, and to publish copies of it surreptitiously;

The term “performance period” means a period specified by the Secretary.

the term “performance standards” means concrete examples and explicit definitions of what students have to know and be able to do to demonstrate that such students are proficient i

In this paragraph, the term "performed successfully" means that the area involved met or exceeded the performance standards for activities administered in the area that—

the term “performer” includes any person portrayed in a visual depiction engaging in, or assisting another person to engage in, sexually explicit conduct.

As used in this section, the term “perform without authority” includes performance without authority by any State, any instrumentality of a State, and any officer or employee of a

By fraud.

In old practice. Parchment. In pergamena scribi fecit. 1 And. 54.

In medical jurisprudence. An inflammation of the lining membrane of the heart.

At the petitioner’s risk.

It is dangerous to introduce new and untried things.

9 Coke, 97b. I consider that dangerous which is not approved by the example of good men.

I believe that is dangerous which is not approved by the example of good men.

Dangerous.

Danger; risk.

The risk of a thing sold, and not yet delivered, is the purchaser's. 2 Kent, Comm. 498, 499.

NONdum traditae, est emptorls. The purchaser runs the risk of the loss of a thing sold, though not delivered. 1 Bouv. Inst, note 939; 2 Kent, Comm. 498, 499; 4 Barn. & C. 481, 941.

The risk of a thing sold and not yet delivered is that of the buyer.

Danger; the accident by which a thing is lost. Lee. Elm. § 911. In Insurance. The risk, contingency, or cause of loss insured against in a policy of insurance.

A term used to denote that condition of apprehension of death in which it is necessary that the donor should be, in order to make a valid gift mortis causa. In the cases on this su

the surface damage in hold No. 3, 'This damage was concededly caused by a peril of the seas.

As applied to navigation of the Great Lakes, this term has the same meaning as "perils of the sea." See infra.

These words include risks arising from natural accidents peculiar to the river, which do not happen by the intervention of man, nor are to be prevented by human prudence; and have

The variation in the significance of 'seaworthy,' as shown by the above authorities, when caused by exceptional circumstances known to both parties, applies as well to the meaning

The term “perimeter security” means procedures or systems to monitor, secure, and prevent unauthorized access to an airport, including its airfield and terminal. / The term “perime

Through inadvertence. 35 Eng. Law & Eq. 302. PER INFORTUNIUM (Lat. by misadventure). In criminal law. Homicide per infortunium, or by misadventure, is said to take place when a man

A papal dispensation admitting an unqualified clerk to a benefice.

Lat. A qualified property in animals ferœ natures may be acquired per industriam, i. e., by a man's reclaiming and making them tame by art, industry, and education; or by so confin

Lat. In old English law. By human industry. A term applied to the reclaiming or taming of wild animals by art, industry, and education. 2 Bl. Comm. 391.

Accidentally.

a stated interval of time commonly thought of in terms of years, months, and days.

the twenty-four months (except that in the case of tobacco it shall be the twelve months) immediately preceding the effective date of the processing tax, and the six months, Februa

The term "period costs" means costs, other than product costs, that are expensed in the period in which they are incurred, such as selling expenses and general and admini

The noun 'periodical,' according to the nice shade of meaning given to it by popular speech, conveys at least a suggestion, if not a promise, of matter on a variety of topics, and

Payments occurring periodically, that is, at fixed times from some antecedent obligation and not at variable periods at the discretion of individuals. 42 L. J. Ch. 337.

This term in the post office act of March 3, 1879, as used in its obvious and actual sense, denotes the generally understood class of publications commonly called by the name of pe

Within the copyright act, 5 & 6 Viet, one that comes out from time to time and is miscellaneous in its articles; 16 L. J. Ch. 142; but a newspaper has been held not a periodical wi

The term “periodic benefit” includes a benefit payable in a lump sum if it is a commutation of, or a substitute for, periodic payments.

The term “periodic payment” means a designated distribution which is an annuity or similar periodic payment. / For purposes of this subsection, the term “periodic payment” means an

“Periodic payment plan certificate” means (A) any certificate, investment contract, or other security providing for a series of periodic payments by the holder, and representing an

The term “periodic reinvestigations” means investigations conducted for the purpose of updating a previously completed background investigation— (A) every 5 years in the case of a

In the case of property acquired by a corporation, during a period of affiliation, from a corporation with which it was affiliated, the basis of such property, after such period of

Subject to clauses (ii), (iii), (iv), and (v), the term “period of board eligibility” means, for a resident, the minimum number of years of formal training necessary to satisfy the

Definition of period of continuing unemployment.—Except as limited by clause (v), for the purposes of this subparagraph, the term "period of continuing unemployment" mean

The term "period of covered service" means the period beginning on the date on which a covered member enters covered service and ending on the date on which the covered m

The term “period of disability” means a continuous period (beginning and ending as hereinafter provided in this subsection) during which an individual was under a disability (as de

For purposes of this section the term “period of eligibility” means, with respect to any employee for the benefit year beginning July 1, 1982, the period beginning with the later o

when used to designate an act to be done, or to be begun, though its completion may take an uncertain time, as, for instance, the act of exportation, it must mean the day on which

the effect of the period of limitations as a time bar." See id., at 18 ("Section 1367(d) .

In this subsection, the term “period of military conflict” means— (A) a period of war declared by the Congress; (B) a period of national emergency declared by the Congress or by th

The definition given in subsection 2 of section 101 to the words 'period of military service' makes the words used in section 302 mean that part of the military service which follo

The term “period of nonqualified use” means any period (other than the portion of any period preceding January 1, 2009) during which the property is not used as the principal resid

the term “period of qualified non-Federal service” means any period of service performed by an individual that— (A) was performed in a position the duties of which were directly re

The term “period of war” means the Spanish-American War, the Mexican border period, World War I, World War II, the Korean conflict, the Vietnam era, the Persian Gulf War, and the p

Circumlocution; the use of other words to express the sense of one. Some words are so technical in their meaning that, in charging offenses in indictments, they must be used, or th

To come to an end; to cease to be; to die. What has never existed cannot be said to have perished. When two or more persons die by the same accident, as a shipwreck, no presumption

Subject to speedy decay. Webster v. Peck, 31 Conn. 498.

The terms “perishable agricultural commodity” and “retailer” have the meanings given the terms in section 499a(b) of this title . / The term “perishable agricultural commodity”— (A

The term "perishable food" means a staple food that is fresh, refrigerated, or frozen.

The term “perishable foodstuffs” means quick deep-frozen and frozen food products listed in annex 2 and food products listed in annex 3 to the agreement.

Goods which are lessened in value and become worse by being kept.

For purposes of this subsection, the term “perishable product” means— (A) live plants and fresh cut flowers provided for in chapter 6 of the HTS; (B) fresh or chilled vegetables pr

Perishable property in its most enlarged sense, would mean all personal, as distinguished from teal property; whilst in its most restricted sense, it would only mean such personal

2 When a lawful-oath is administered, in some judicial proceeding, to a person who swears willfully, absolutely, and falsely, in a matter material to the issue or point in question

1. In civil and old English law. Perjury; the breach oi an oath; the making of a false oath.

They are perjured who by preserving the words of the oath deceive the ears of those who receive it.

3 Inst. 166. They are perjured, who, preserving the words of an oath, deceive the ears of those who receive it

The crime of perjury is complete when the oath is taken with the necessary intent, although the false affidavit is never used.

The definition of perjury at common law, as given by Hawkins, is, 'a wilful, false oath, &c. in any procedure in a course of justice.' This offence may be commited in depositions,

By the lawful judgment of his peers.

Lat. By the law of England; by the curtesy. Fleta, llh. 2, c. 54, § 18.

By the law of England; by the curtesy. Fleta, lib. 2, c. 54, § 18. PER LEGEM TERRAE (Lat.) By the law of the land; by indictment or presentment of good and lawful men. 7 111. 519.

Cat. By the law of the land; by due process of law. U. S. v. Kendall, 26 Fed. Cas. 748; Appeal of Ervine, 16 Pa. 263, 55 Am. Dec. 499; Rhinehart v. Schuyler, 7 I1L 519.