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The term “small vessel or fishing vessel” means a vessel that is— (i) less than 79 feet in length; or (ii) a fishing vessel, fish processing vessel, or fish tender vessel (as those

the term “small wind energy system” means a wind energy system having a maximum rated capacity of one hundred kilowatts or less;

The term "smart building" means a building, or collection of buildings, with an energy system that— (A) is flexible and automated; (B) has extensive operational monitorin

The term "smart building accelerator" means an initiative that is designed to demonstrate specific innovative policies and approaches— (A) with clear goals and a clear ti

The term “smart card” means an intelligent benefit card described in section 2026(f) of this title .

For the purposes of this subparagraph, the term "smart community" means a community that has the ability to integrate multiple technological solutions, in a secure fashio

The term "smart contract" means a computer program stored in a distributed ledger system that is executed when certain predefined conditions are satisfied and wherein the

For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term “smart electric meter” means any time-based meter and related communication equipment which is capable of being used by the taxpayer as p

The term "smart energy and water efficiency pilot program" or "pilot program" means the pilot program established under subsection (b).

For the purposes of subparagraph (A), the term “smart grid property” means electronics and related equipment that is capable of— (i) sensing, collecting, and monitoring data of or

In this section, the term “smart manufacturing” means advanced technologies in information, automation, monitoring, computation, sensing, modeling, artificial intelligence, analyti

Vindictive or exemplary damages given beyond the actual damage, by way of punishment and example, in cases of gross misconduct of defendant. 15 Conn. 225; 14 Johns. (N. Y.) 352; 6

Smelting, though by derivation synonymous with melting, has come to mean a melting of ores in the presence of some re-agent which operates to separate the metallic element by combi

In old English law. An umpire or arbitrator.

The term "smoke alarm" has the meaning given the term "smoke detector" in section 2225(d) of title 15. / The term "smoke alarm" has the meaning given

The term “smoke constituent” means any chemical or chemical compound in mainstream or sidestream tobacco smoke that either transfers from any component of the cigarette to the smok

The term “smoke detector” means an alarm that is designed to respond to the presence of visible or invisible particles of combustion.

The term “smoke detectors” means single or multiple station, self-contained alarm devices designed to respond to the presence of visible or invisible particles of combustion, insta

In old English law. An annual rent paid to cathedral churches; another name for the pentecostals or customary oblations offered by the dispersed inhabitants within a diocese, when

The term “smokeless tobacco” means any finely cut, ground, powdered, or leaf tobacco, or other product containing tobacco, that is intended to be placed in the oral or nasal cavity

A modus of sixpence in lieu of tithe vyood. Twisdale, Hist. Vindicat. 77.

the term "Smokey Bear" means the name and character "Smokey Bear" originated by the Forest Service of the United States Department of Agriculture in cooperation

The act, with intent to defraud, of bringing into the United States or with like intent, attempting to bring into the United States, dutiable articles, without passing the same or

In this subsection, the term “smuggled food” means any food that a person introduces into the United States through fraudulent means or with the intent to defraud or mislead.

The fraudulent taking into a country, or out of it, merchandise which is lawfully prohibited. More specifically, a secret introduction of goods into a state with intent to avoid pa

1. 1. In its in its own nature and

I I. In old English law. To sub-delegate; to delegate power already delegated.

U In old English law. A vassal; a dependent; any one under the power of another.

I In the civil laio. To sell at public auction, which was done sub hasta, under a spear. (^nbhastatio, L In the civil law. A sale by public auction, which was done under a spear, s

The putting of one person or the putting of one person in the place of where one person having paid the debt of rights.

In feudal law. The granting of a feud or flef out of another, to be held by an under tenant

I Removed; taken away. Sublata causa, tollitur effectus: the cause removed, the effect is gone. Sublata veneratione ma^lstratnum, respublica ruit: respect for magistrates taken awa

L Removed; taken away. Sublato fnndamento, cadit opns; the foundation removed, the work falls. Snblato principal!, tollitur adjunctum: the principal taken away, the incident is tak

surrogare, I In the civil law. To substitute; to put in the place of; to add to (a law). I in the place of another as a creditor, with of the latter. Snbi'ogatio est transfnsio ead

surroguer, I fr. To make a deputy stitute.

At his own risk. Fleta, lib. 2, c. 5, § 5.

Under the hope of reconcilement. 2 Kent, Comm. 127,

A person or thing put in the place

I I. In old English law. Under-aheriflf.

L In the civil law. A coming in place of another, on his decease; a coming into the estate which a deceased person had at the time of his death, either under an appointment by will

The right by which one set of men, by succeeding another set, may acquire a property in all the goods and other chattels of a corporation. In Soots and modern civil law. A right to

In English law. This is a duty, (varying from one to ten per cent.,) payable under the statute 16 & 17 Viet, c. 51, in respect chiefly of real estate and leaseholds, but generally

In old English law. Esnecy; the right or privilege of the eldest barn. Speiman; Glanv. lib. 7, c. 3; Fleta, llb. 2, c. 66, §§ 5, 6.

413. 2 Ihi'-ress. Mid. Eng. dui-esse; F. dureace: L. duritia, larshness; durus, severe. » Brown v. Pierce, 7 Wall. 314-16 (1868), cases, Cliford, J. Quoted or cited, Baker v, Morto

This phrase denoted the duty of attending the lord's court, and. in common with fealty, was one of the incidents of a feudal holding. Brown.

The pursuing a man for breach of the king's peace by treasons, insurrections, or trespasses. Cowell.

A small sum of money paid in lieu of attendance at the court-baron. Cowell.

snniner. In old English law. One of two or more persons by whom a defendant was summoned to appear in court, in compliance with a writ; a petty officer wlio called or cited persons

I. To give to each one his own.

A small duty which was paid by servlle tenants in Wy-legh to the abbot of Colchester. Cowell.

t /. In old English law. An over demand; a demand, of more than was just

I. In the dvil law. One to whom a right of surface was granted.

I. In the civil law. A species of obliteration!

See Protest.

A writ in the nature of a writ of right brought by the lord against a tenant who had disclaimed his tenure, to recover the land.

I, fr. To arise; to be raised.

Upon a mortgage. In some states the method of enforcing the security of a mortgage, upon default, is by a writ of "scire facias sur mortgage," which requires the defendant (mortgag

1. 1. In old English law. To render up; to surrender.

/. I In old English law. A surrender.

1. 1. In old English law. To hang; to execute by hanging. Suspensns: hanged.

The term “SNS power upgrade” means the Spallation Neutron Source power upgrade described in the 20-year facilities plan of the Office of Science of the Department.

The term “SNS second target station” means the Spallation Neutron Source second target station described in the 20-year facilities plan of the Office of Science of the Department.

The term “snuff” means any finely cut, ground, or powdered tobacco that is not intended to be smoked.

This term is sometimes the equivalent of "hence," or "therefore," and it is thus understood whenever what follows is an illustration of or conclusion from, what has gone before, Cl

Same case; scilicet.

Policy of. See also Bkttikg; Game, 8; Stake-holdek.

Span. Above; over; upon. Ruis v. Chambers, 15 Tex. 586, 592.

In Spanish law. Superior judges. Las Partidas, pt. 3, tit. 4, lib. 1.

or SOBRINAE (Lat.) In the civil law. The children of cousins german in general. Cooper, Just. Inst, notes,* 573; Dig. 38. 10, 3, pr.

Lat In the civil law. The children of cousins german in general.

A seigniory or lordship, enfranchised by the king, with liberty of holding a court of his socmen or socagers, i. e., his tenants.

This word, according to the earlier common-law writers, originally signified a service rendered by a tenant to his lord, by the soke or ploughshare; but rives it from the Saxon wor

A tenant by socage. SOCAGIUM IDEM EST QUOD SERVIand "soc" is the same thing as a plow. Co. Litt. 86. SOGER (Lat.) The father of one's wife; a father-in-law. SOCIDA (Lat.) In civil

[W]e interpret this history, however, as demonstrating a congressional purpose to place a heavy tax on all 'slot-machine' gambling devices, regardless of their particular structure

A father-in-law.

or COMPACT. In political philosophy, a term applied to the theory of the origin of society associated chiefly with the names of Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau, though it can be traced

These words are too comprehensive to state as the object for which a corporation is to be formed, as some social enjoyments are unlawful. Nether Providence Ass’n’s Charter, 2 Pa. D

The term "social impact partnership model" means a method of financing social services in which— (A) Federal funds are awarded to a State or local government only if a St

The term "social impact partnership project" means a project that finances social services using a social impact partnership model.

Any theory or system of so cial organization which would abolish, entirely or in great part, the individual effort and competition on which modern society rests, and substitute for

The term "socially and economically disadvantaged individual" means an individual who is a socially disadvantaged individual or an economically disadvantaged individual,

the term “socially and economically disadvantaged individuals” has the meaning such term has under section 8(d) of the Small Business Act and relevant subcontracting regulations pr

For purposes of this section, the term “socially and economically disadvantaged small business concern” means any small business concern which meets the requirements of subparagrap

The term "socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher" has the meaning given the term in section 2279(e) 1 of this title. / As used in this section, the term “socially disad

As used in this section, the term “socially disadvantaged group” means a group whose members have been subjected to racial, ethnic, or gender prejudice because of their identity as

For purposes of this section, the term “socially disadvantaged producer” means a producer who is a member of a group whose members have been subjected to racial, ethnic, or gender

The term "socially or economically disadvantaged business concern" means a for-profit business enterprise— (A) (i) that is not less than 51 percent owned by 1 or more soc

The term "socially or economically disadvantaged individual" means an individual who has been subjected to racial or ethnic prejudice or cultural bias (or the ability of

The term “social media platform” means a website or internet medium that— (A) permits a person to become a registered user, establish an account, or create a profile for the purpos

As used in this Act, the term "social networking website"— (A) means an Internet website— (i) that allows users, through the creation of web pages or profiles or by other

Any individual or entity convicted of a felony under this section or under section 1383a(b) 1 of this title may not be certified as a payee under section 405(j) of this title . For

The term “Social Security Act” means the Social Security Act as amended [ 42 U.S.C. 301 et seq.] from time to time.

The term “social security benefit” has the meaning given to such term by section 86(d)(1). / For purposes of this section, the term “social security benefit” means any amount recei

For purposes of this section, the term “social security equivalent benefits” means benefits payable under this subchapter which are of a kind taken into account in determining the

For purposes of this section, the term “social security increase” means the percentage by which benefit amounts payable under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et

For purposes of this subparagraph, the term “social security number” has the meaning given such term in section 24(h)(7). / For purposes of subclause (I), the term “social security

The term “social security programs” means the program providing for monthly insurance benefits under subchapter II, and the program providing for monthly supplemental security inco

For purposes of this subparagraph, the term “social security retirement age” has the meaning given such term by section 415(b)(8). / For purposes of this subsection, the term “soci

The term “social security taxes” means, with respect to any taxpayer for any taxable year— (i) the amount of the taxes imposed by sections 3101 and 3201(a) on amounts received by t

In Civil Law. The name of a a part of the profits, certain animals on condition that if any of them perish they shall be replaced by the bailee or he shall pay their value. A contr