Law Dictionary

The term “special immigrant” means— (A) an immigrant, lawfully admitted for permanent residence, who is returning from a temporary visit abroad; (B) an immigrant who was a citizen

In pleading, Aji imparlance which contains the clause, "saving to himself all advantages and exceptions, as well to the writ as to the declaration aforesaid." 2 Chit. PI. 407, 408.

As used in this subparagraph, the term “special import quota” means a quantity of imports that is not subject to the over-quota tariff rate of a tariff-rate quota.

An indorsement of a note or bill, naming the indorsee.

In English practice. The writ of summons in an action may, under Order iii. 6, be indorsed with the particulars of the amount sought to be recovered in the action, after giving cre

An injunction prohibiting some act of the defendant.

For purposes of this section, the term “special IRP tax” means a tax imposed by— (1) section 4973, or (2) section 4974.

In pleading. A plea to the action which denies some particular material allegation, which is in effect a denial of the entire right of action. It differs from the general issue, wh

a qualified member who accepts orders in selected securities from other members for execution

The term “specialized formats” has the meaning given the term in section 1474(e)(3)(D) of this title . / The term "specialized formats" has the meaning given the term in

the term “specialized health resources” means health care resources (whether equipment, space, or personnel) which, because of cost, limited availability, or unusual nature, are ei

The term “specialized instructional support personnel” has the meaning given the term in section 7801 of this title . / The term “specialized instructional support personnel” means

The term “specialized instructional support services” has the meaning given the term in section 7801 of this title . / The term “specialized instructional support services” means t

The term “specialized MA plan for special needs individuals” means an MA plan that exclusively serves special needs individuals (as defined in subparagraph (B)) and that, as of Jan

The term "specialized services" has the meaning given such term by the Secretary in regulations, but does not include, in the case of a resident of a nursing facility, se

The term “specialized small business investment company” means any small business investment company that— (A) invests solely in small business concerns that contribute to a well-b

The term “specialized training” means advanced training in a health professions specialty received in an accredited program that is beyond the basic education required for appointm

A court authorized to take cognizance of only some few kinds of causes or proceedings expressly designated by stafute is called a "court of special jurisdiction."

One selected in a particular way by the parties. See "Jury."

See Special legislation .

See Statute; General Laws.

A "specific legacy" (g. vt) is sometimes so called.

Any legislation which is arbitrary, which deals with particular persons or things of a class, or which confers privileges or burdens on towns or cities, while other cities or towns

The letters granted to a special administrator. See Special administrator .

One granted by the Archbishop of Canterbury to authorize a

A particular lien. See "Lien."

The common-law lien to which an artisan or tradesman who had contributed to enhance the value of goods delivered to his custody, by bestowing his labor thereupon was entitled, for

A qualification serving to make out the bounds of an estate, so as to determine it ipso facto in a given event without action, entry or claim, before it would, or might, otherwise

The term “specially designated area” means an area designated by the Director as a specially designated area for purposes of this section pursuant to subsection (d).

The term “specially protected junior member of the armed forces” means— (A) a member of the armed forces who is assigned to, or is awaiting assignment to, basic training or other i

the term “Specially Protected Species” means any native species designated as a Specially Protected Species pursuant to Annex II to the Protocol;

The term “specially qualified agency” means an eligible entity in a State whose State educational agency— (A) does not participate in a program under subpart 1 of part A for a fisc

The term “specially qualified unit” means a unit of local government which may receive funds under this subchapter only in accordance with section 10404(e) of this title . / The te

Express malice. See "Malice."

The term "Special Management Area" means the Hermosa Creek Special Management Area designated by subsection (b)(1). / The term "Special Management Area" means t

“special management areas” means areas within the scenic area established pursuant to section 544b of this title ;

the term “special master” means any person appointed by a Federal court pursuant to Rule 53 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure or pursuant to any inherent power of the court t

Matter of special defense admitted under the genera,l issue by a relaxation of the common-law rules of pleading. 3 Bl. Comm. 306. See "Special Plea."

A meeting called for and limited to the transaction of a specified business. Applied to corporate meetings, including meetings of municipal councils or assembles.

A special motion is a motion addressed to the discretion of the court, and which must be heard and determined, as distinguished from one which may be granted of course. 173 Mich. 1

The term “special needs individual” means an MA eligible individual who— (i) is institutionalized (as defined by the Secretary); (ii) is entitled to medical assistance under a Stat

The name of a plea by which the defendant says that the deed which he has executed is not hia own, or binding upon him, because of some circumstance which shows that it was not int

(1) plutonium, uranium enriched in the isotope 233 or in the isotope 235, and any other material which the Commission, pursuant to the provisions of section 2071 of this title, det

When an estate Is granted to a man and his heirs during the life of cestui que vie, and the grantee die without alienation, and while the life for which he held continues, the heir

One who has been appointed a constable for a particular occasion, as in the case of an actual tumult or a riot, or for the purpose of serving a particular process.

The term “special operations forces” includes civil affairs forces and military information support operations forces. / The term “special operations forces” means those forces of

One having a special property. See "Property."

All the cases agree that entire command and possession of the vessel, and consequent control over its navigation, must be surrendered to the charterer before he can be held as spec

The term “special packaging” means packaging that is designed or constructed to be significantly difficult for children under five years of age to open or obtain a toxic or harmful

A list kept in the English courts of common law, and now in the queen's bench, common pleas, and exchequer divisions of the high court, in which list demurrers, special cases, etc.

In this subparagraph, the term “special participant population that faces multiple barriers to employment” means a population of low-income individuals that is included in one or m

A member of a limited partnership, who furnishes certain funds to the common stock, and whose liability extends no further than the fund furnished. A parther whose responsibility i

See "Partnership.''

A plea which alleged matter to distinguish away or palliate the charge in the declaration. They were various, limitations and estoppel being examples of matters so to be pleaded.

In English practice. A lawyer whose professional occupation is to give verbal or written opinions upon statements submitted to him, either in writing or verbally, and to draw plead

The science of pleading. The allegation of special or new matter to avoid the effect of the previous allegations of the opposite party, as distinguished from a direct denial of mat

Whether the judgment sustaining the motion of the defendants in error and dismissing the information on the ground that the prosecution was barred by the statute of limitations, wa

The term "special population" means— (A) adults with a serious mental illness or adults who have co-occurring mental illness and physical health conditions or chronic dis

The term “special populations” means— (A) individuals with disabilities; (B) individuals from economically disadvantaged families, including low-income youth and adults; (C) indivi

under the latter, the donee may appoint only amongst a restricted or designated class of persons other than himself

In constitutional law. A right, power, franchise, immunity, or privilege granted to, or vested in, a person or class of persons, to the exclusion of others, and in derogation of co

Any civil remedy other than an ordinary action.

A phrase used in the codes of procedure to denote all proceedings other than actions; generally, any proceeding in a court which was not under the common law and equity practice ei

The term “special projects” means— (A) a special project grant to a minority institution which supports activities that— (i) improve the quality of training in science and engineer

where the receiver has taken possession of property in pursuance of his appointment, a special property is thereby vested in him which enables him to maintain a suit for the recove

The marshal or the sheriff, as the case may be, by a levy, acquires a special property in the goods, and may maintain an action for them.

For purposes of this section, the term “special purpose facilities” means any facilities used to carry out Coast Guard aviation, maritime, or navigation missions other than general

“special purpose local government” means any local or regional special district, public-purpose corporation or other limited political subdivision of a State, including but not lim

The term “special purpose motor” means any motor, other than a general purpose motor or definite purpose motor, which has special operating characteristics or special mechanical co

“special-purpose unit of local government” means a special district, public-purpose local government of a State except a school district. / “Special purpose unit of local governmen

The term "special recreation permit" means a permit issued by a Federal land management agency for the use of Federal recreational lands and waters— (i) for a specialized

The term "special recreation permit fee" means the fee authorized by section 6802(h)(2) of this title.

The term "special recreation permit for an organized group recreation activity or event" means a special recreation permit described in subclause (I) or (III) of paragrap

A request actually made, at a particular time and place. This term is used in contradistinction to a "general request," which need not state the time when nor place where made. 3 B

For purposes of the security countermeasures program, the term “special reserve fund” means the “Biodefense Countermeasures” appropriations account or any other appropriation made

The term "special resource study" means the study entitled "Ste. Genevieve Final Special Resources Study and Environmental Assessment, Missouri" and dated May 2

The term “special restorative training” means training furnished under subchapter V of this chapter.

See "Restraint of Trade."

An engagement or retainer of an attorney or solicitor for a special and designated purpose; as, to prepare and try a particular case. Agnew v. Walden, 84 Ala. 502, 4 South. 672.

“special revenues” means— (A) receipts derived from the ownership, operation, or disposition of projects or systems of the debtor that are primarily used or intended to be used pri

A rule or order of court made in a particular case, for a particular purpose. It is distinguished from a "general rule," which applies to a class of cases. It differs also from a "

The term "special rules for commercial products and commercial services" means the regulations set forth in the Federal Acquisition Regulation pursuant to sections 1901 a

The term "special Russian crude oil project" means a project intended to extract crude oil from— (A) the exclusive economic zone of the Russian Federation in waters more

the term “special safeguard agricultural good” means an agricultural good on which an additional duty may be imposed pursuant to the special safeguard provisions of Article 5.

In Scotch law. That form of service by which the heir is served to the ancestor who was feudally vested in the lands. Bell, Diet.

In English law. A meeting of two or more justices of the peace, held for a special purpose (such as the licensing of alehouses), either as required by statute, or when specially co

The term “special simplified procedures” means the procedures applicable to purchases of property and services for amounts not greater than the simplified acquisition threshold tha

A private statute. See "Statute."

authorized by statute. It is limited in amount to two-fifths of the actual capital. It is subject to redemption by the corporation at par after a fixed time. The coi> poration is b

Where an estate tail is limited to the children of two given parents, as to "A. and the heirs of his body by B., his wife." 1 Steph. Comm. 244.

“special tax payer” means record owner or holder of legal or equitable title to real property against which a special assessment or special tax has been levied the proceeds of whic

“special tax payer affected by the plan” means special tax payer with respect to whose real property the plan proposes to increase the proportion of special assessments or special

A term of court called for a special occasion, as distinguished from the regular terms held at times appointed by law.

See Term. distilled water for liquids and solids, and air

Peculiar or unusual conditions imposed on a party before granting some application to the favor of the court.

The term “special transitional assistance eligible individual” means a transitional assistance eligible individual whose income (as determined under subsection (f)(1)(B)) is not mo

See "Traverse."

The term "special trial counsel" means a judge advocate detailed as a special trial counsel in accordance with section 824a of this title (article 24a) and includes a jud

The term “special trial judge” means a judicial officer appointed pursuant to section 7443A, including any individual receiving an annuity under chapter 83 or 84 of title 5, United

The term "special Tribal criminal jurisdiction" means the criminal jurisdiction that a participating tribe may exercise under this section but could not otherwise exercis