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The term “resulting bank” means a bank that has resulted from an interstate merger transaction under this section.
The term “resulting economic loss” means the gross income, as estimated by the Secretary, that a fishing vessel owner or operator who is eligible for compensation under this sectio
pro ceed[ing], spring[ing], or aris[ing] as a consequence, effect, or conclusion." Webster's Third New International Dic tionary 1937 (1971).
See Use.
A power or authority fairly deducible from one or more specified powers. See 79 U. S. 457, 20 L. Ed. 287.
- Resulting trustdefined inCase LawCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)
But the event that happened,—her death before January 1, 1910,—although evidently in contemplation as a possible event, was not provided for. What then happens? The trust has faile
no rule of law is better settled, than that where lands are devised in trust for objects incapable of taking, there is a resulting trust for the heirs at law.
One raised by equitable doctrines; or by imp Kcation, as on the expiration of a previous trust, or before the beginning of another, v. Trust.
A use raised by equity for the benefit of a feoffor who has made a voluntary conveyance to uses without any declaration of the use. 2 Washb. Real Prop. 100. The doctrine, at first
the outcome of the defendant's criminal prosecution as a whole.
In mining law, Is to actually begin work anew with a bona fide intention of prosecuting it as required by the statute (U. S. Rev. Stat. § 2324). 104 Cal. 229. RESUMMONS (Law Lat. r
A second summons. See Alias summons .
The taking again by the crown of land or tenements, which, on false suggestion had been granted by letters patent.— Whart. Diet.
Resumption of work by the owner, unlike a relocation by him, is an act not in derogation, but in affirmance, of the original location; and thereby the claim is maintained no less t
In Civil Law. Things which belonged to cities or municipal corporations. They belonged so far to the public that they could not be appropriated to private use; such as public squar
Where copyhold land has been mortgaged by surrender, and the mortgagee has been admitted, then, on the mortgage debt being paid off, the mortgagor is entitled to have the land reco
- retaildefined inCase LawU.S. CodeCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Anderson (1889)
The sale of commodities in small quantities or parcels;—opposed to wholesale.' The verb 'retail' means 'To sell in small quantities, as by the single yard, pound, gallon, etc.; to
The term “retail community pharmacy” means an independent pharmacy, a chain pharmacy, a supermarket pharmacy, or a mass merchandiser pharmacy that is licensed as a pharmacy by the
For purposes of this subsection, the term “retail customer” means a natural person, or the legal representative of such natural person, who— (A) receives personalized investment ad
The term “retail dealer in beer” means any dealer (other than a limited retail dealer) who sells, or offers for sale, beer, but not distilled spirits or wines, to any person other
The term “retail dealer in liquors” means any dealer (other than a retail dealer in beer or a limited retail dealer) who sells, or offers for sale, distilled spirits, wines, or bee
(A) The term "retail distributor" means a grocery store, general merchandise store, drug store, or other entity or person whose activities as a distributor relating to ep
The terms “perishable agricultural commodity” and “retailer” have the meanings given the terms in section 499a(b) of this title . / The term “retailer” means a person that is a dea
One who deals in merchandise by selling it in smaller quantities than he buys, — generally with a view to profit. U. S. v. Mickle, 1 Cra. C. C. 268, Fed. Cas. No. 15,763.
it is generally helpful to ask first whether the sale of a particular type of goods or services can ever qualify as retail whatever the terms of sale; if and only if the answer is
The term “retail facility” means a stationary source at which more than one-half of the income is obtained from direct sales to end users or at which more than one-half of the fuel
“Retail food store” means— (1) an establishment, house-to-house trade route, or online entity that sells food for home preparation and consumption and— (A) offers for sale, on a co
As used in this section, the term “retail loan volume” means all loans (as defined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles) by a System bank or association, exc
the term “retail marketer” means a person engaged primarily in the sale of odorized propane to the ultimate consumer or to retail propane dispensers;
the exemption reaches employees of only such retail or service establishments as are comparable to the local merchant, corner grocer or filling station operator who sells to or ser
The term “retail price” means (A) the maximum statutory price applicable to any type of product; or (B) in any case where there is no applicable maximum statutory price, the most r
the term “retail propane dispenser” means a person who sells odorized propane to the ultimate consumer but is not engaged primarily in the business of such sales; and
The term “retail space” means real property leased, occupied, or otherwise used by a lessee in its trade or business of selling tangible personal property or services to the genera
In practice. To engage the services of an attorney or counsellor to manage a cause. See "Retainer."
“retained grade” means the grade used for determining benefits to which an employee to whom section 5362 of this title applies is entitled;
“retained rate” means the rate of basic pay to which an employee is entitled under section 5363(b)(2).
- Retainerdefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Anderson (1889)Stimson (1881)Abbott (1879)
The act of withholding what one has in one's own hands, by virtue of some right. See "Administrator;" "Executor;" "Lien." In Practice. The act of a client by which he engages an at
A fee paid to an attorney upon retaining him.
In English practice. The act of one of the divisions of the high court of justice in retaining jurisdiction of a cause wrongly brought in that division instead of another. Under th
A fee given to counsel on being consulted, in order to insure his future services. See "Retainer."
Same as Attorney’s lien.
The taking one's goods, wife, child, etc., from another, who, without right, has taken possession thereof. See "Recaption."
- retaliationdefined inU.S. CodeCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Anderson (1889)Bouvier (1839)
“retaliation” means any adverse or discriminatory action, or the threat of an adverse or discriminatory action, including removal from a training facility, reduced coaching or trai
however, and UBS itself equated retaliatory intent with "animus" in its briefing below.
In this paragraph, the term "retaliatory investigation" means an investigation requested, directed, initiated, or conducted for the primary purpose of punishing, harassin
Retail.
In old English law. Retell; the cutting up again or division of a commodity into smaller parts.
To charge one with crime; to accuse.
The new or amended taxation of costs at the instance of the party dissatisfied with the original taxation. See 3 Mise. Rep. 512, 23 N. Y. Supp. 5.
retener, l.fr. To retain, or keep
In old English law. Restraint; detainment; withholding.
In Scotch law. The right which the possessor of a movable has of holding the same until he shall be satisfied for his claim either against such movable or the owner of it; a lien.
In peace-time when prices are not fixed, the normal measure of just compensation has been current market value; retention value has never been treated as a separate and essential f
A retinue or persons retained by a prince or nobleman. Cowell.
For purposes of this section, the terms “retirement” and “retire” include removal from office under section 377(d) of title 28 on the sole ground of mental or physical disability.
the term “Retired and Senior Volunteer Program” means the program established under part A of subchapter II;
The terms "active-duty family member category", "retired category", and "reserve and young adult category" mean the respective categories of TRICARE S
In this subsection, the term “retired law enforcement officer” means an individual who separated from service in good standing as a law enforcement officer in an official capacity
In this section, the term “retired member” means a member or former member of the uniformed services who is entitled to receive retired or retainer pay.
Retired member of the uniformed services.—The term “retired member of the uniformed services” means a member or former member of the uniformed services entitled to retired or retai
“retired or retainer pay” means retired pay, as defined in section 8311(3) of this title , determined without regard to subparagraphs (B) through (D) of such section 8311(3); excep
the term “retired or senior volunteer” means a volunteer in the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program;
The term “retired participant” means a person who— (A) while an employee of the Agency was a participant in the system; and (B) is entitled to receive an annuity from the fund base
“retired pay” means retired pay, retirement pay, retainer pay, or equivalent pay, payable under a statute to a member or former member of a uniformed service, and an annuity payabl
For purposes of this section, the term “retiree benefits” means payments to any entity or person for the purpose of providing or reimbursing payments for retired employees and thei
The term “retiree dependent” means a person who is a dependent of a retired member of the uniformed services, or a survivor of a deceased retired member of the uniformed services,
For purposes of this paragraph and solely in order to make the deduction authorized under this paragraph, the term “retiree health benefits” means benefits provided pursuant to a g
[withdrawal from one's occupation, business, or office." " Id., " at 1489.
The term “retirement age” has the meaning given the term in section 216( l ) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 416 ( l )). / The term “retirement age” means— (A) with respect
The term “retirement distribution” means, with respect to any individual, the amount distributed during the taxable year under— (A) any qualified employer plan with respect to whic
the term “retirement-eligible employee”— (A) means an individual who, if the individual separated from the service, would meet the requirements for retirement under subsection (a)
The term "retirement fund" means the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Retirement Fund established under section 7298 of this title.
The term “Retirement Home” includes the institutions established under section 411 of this title, as follows: (A) The Armed Forces Retirement Home—Washington. (B) The Armed Forces
The term “retirement income” means any income from— (A) a qualified trust under section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that is exempt under section 501(a) from taxatio
For purposes of this paragraph, the term "retirement income account" means a defined contribution program established or maintained by a church, or a convention or associ
only the rules defining what benefits retirees receive, or whether it also encompasses rules mandating retirement at a particular age.
For purposes of this section, the term "retirement plan" means—
"retirement salary" means: (A) in the case of a Justice or judge of the United States, as defined by section 451 of this title, salary paid (i) after retirement from regu
The term “retirement system” means a pension, annuity, retirement, or similar fund or system established by a State or by a political subdivision thereof.
For purposes of this paragraph, the terms “early retirement benefit” and “retirement-type subsidy” have the meaning given such terms in subsection (d)(6)(B)(i). / For purposes of t
I. I. In old English law. To return; to redeliver. Returnabit domino averia capta: he shall return to the lord the beasts taken. Return ari facias: cause you to be returned.
The law of the an- Britons, or Marches of Wales. Cowell. nt ¥ BURGUNDIONUM. The law of urgundians, a barbarous nation of Eu- é, first compiled and pubiished by Gunidei, one of the
The return of writs; the term day for such return.
A clipper of coins.
I. I. In old English law. return-day, the third day of the term.
The return of writs. The indorsement by a sheriff or other officer of his doings upon a writ
In practice. A writ issued to compel a party to return property to the party to whom it has been adjudged to belong, in an action of replevin. Thus, where the property taken was ca
A writ for the restoration of goods. See 3 Bl. Comm. 149.
The name of the act employed by a government to impose the same hard treatment on the citizens or subjects of a state that the latter has used towards the citizens or subjects of t
Same as Retorsion.
In Scotch law. To return a writ or brieve to the office in chancery from which it issued. Hubback, Ev. Success. 597. See "Retour of Service."
In Scotch law. An authenticated copy of the verdict of a jury (called a "service") taken under a brieve of succession, by which the legal character of a party as heir is judicially
To return without charges; a drawer's instruction in the event of the bilTs dishonor.
To return without protest; a drawer's instruction in the event of the bilTs dishonor.
Fr. Return without protest. A request or direction by a drawer of a bill of exchange that, should the bill be dishonored by the drawee, it may be returned without protest.
To take back. To retract an offer is to withdraw it before acceptanco, which the offerer may uiways do.
or RETRACTION. In probate practice. A withdrawal of a renunciation.
Same as Retractation.
In Spanish law. The right of revoking a contract of sale; the right of redemption of a thing sold. White, New Recop. bk. 2, tit. 13, c. 2, § 4.
Lat. The ebb or return of a tide. Cowell.