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something different—something less strict —when applied to benign racial classifications.

A settlement of lands to the parent for life, and after his death to his first and other sons in tail, with an interposition of trustees to preserve the contingent remainders. STRI

Lat Strict right or law; the rigor of the law as distinguished from equity.

Tightly drawn: exact; rigorous; strict, g. v. Strict! juris. Of exact right; of strict law. See Surety. Strictissimi juris. Of the strictest right; subject to the most rigid constr

The term 'strike' includes any strike or other concerted stoppage of work by employees (including a stoppage by reason of the expiration of a collective-bargaining agreement) and a

the courts should hesitate to fix upon the injunctive remedy for breaches of duty owing under the labor laws unless that remedy alone can effectively guard the plaintiff's right.

In common parlance, and in the language of the auction-room, property is understood to be "struck off" or "knocked down," when the auctioneer, by the fall of his hammer or by any o

To expunge, by ruling of the court from a record or pleading, immaterial or superfluous matter.

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “strike price” means the price at which the option is exercisable.

strike suits' by people who might be interested in getting quick dollars by making charges without regard to their truth so as to coerce corporate managers to settle worthless clai

As to striking a jury, see Struck Jury. Striking off the roll. Another term for disbarring. It denotes the removal of an attorney or solicitor from the roll of attorneys and solici

In English practice. Entering the creditor's affidavit and bond in bankruptcy. 1 Deac. Bankr. 106.

In English practice. Where, for nicety of the matter in dispute, or other cause, a special jury is necessary, upon motion and rule granted thereon, the sheriff is to attend the pro

Disbarment.

A combination to compel an increase other change in their Striliing' a jury. The a list of jurors prepared reduce it to the number summoned and returned the parties, each party in

Estrepement, which see.

The term “stripped bond” means a bond issued at any time with interest coupons where there is a separation in ownership between the bond and any coupon which has not yet become pay

The term “stripped coupon” means any coupon relating to a stripped bond.

The term “stripped preferred stock” means any stock described in subparagraph (B) if there has been a separation in ownership between such stock and any dividend on such stock whic

follows: "(1) General Rule.—Except as provided in paragraph (2), the term 'stripper well natural gas' means natural gas determined .

For purposes of this paragraph, the term "stripper well property" means, with respect to any calendar year, any property with respect to which the amount determined by di

The words "with strong hand" imply a degree of criminal force, whereas the words vi et armis ("with force and arms") are" mere formal words in the action of trespass, and the plain

The term “strong sensitizer” means a substance which will cause on normal living tissue through an allergic or photodynamic process a hypersensitivity which becomes evident on reap

In pleading. A word essential in an indictment for murder, when the death arises from any wounding, beating, or bruising. 1 Bulst. 184; 5 Coke, 122; 3 Mod. 202; Cro. Jac. 655; Palm

A special jury obtained by striking. See "Striking a Jury."

A term applied to a case which the court, having no jurisdiction over, and not being able to give judgment, order to be taken off the record. This is done by an entry to that effec

or KNOCKED DOWN. Property is understood to be "struck off" or "knocked down" when the auctioneer, by the fall of his hammer, or by any other audible or visible announcement, signif

3. Binding out. To obligate as an apprentice, q. V. Binding over. To obligate to appear as a witness, or as a defendant, at the time of trial, or to keep the peace, q. v. Bound. Br

The term “structural fastener” means a component which is used— (aa) to connect the mechanical and drive system components of a solar tracker to the foundation of such solar tracke

The term “structural measure” means a physical improvement that impounds water, commonly known as a dam, which was constructed as part of a covered water resource project, includin

[t]he way in which parts are arranged or put together to form a whole" *946 and "[t]he interrelation or arrangement of parts in a complex entity." American Heritage Dictionary 1718

In this section, the term “structured finance product” means an asset-backed security, as defined in section 3(a)(77) 1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 [ 15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(79

The term "structured finance swap" means a swap or security-based swap based on an asset-backed security (or group or index primarily comprised of asset-backed securities

The term “structured settlement” means an arrangement— (A) which is established by— (i) suit or agreement for the periodic payment of damages excludable from the gross income of th

The term “structured settlement factoring transaction” means a transfer of structured settlement payment rights (including portions of structured settlement payments) made for cons

The term “structured settlement payment rights” means rights to receive payments under a structured settlement.

A harlot, or courtesan. The word was formerly used as an addition. Jacob.

the term “Small Business Technology Transfer Program” or “STTR” means a program under which a portion of a Federal agency's extramural research or research and development effort i

"student" means an individual under 23 years of age who has not completed 4 years of education beyond the high school level and who is regularly pursuing a full-time cour

For purposes of this section, the term “student adjusted endowment” means, with respect to any institution for any taxable year— (1) the aggregate fair market value of the assets o

The term “student athlete” means an individual who engages in, is eligible to engage in, or may be eligible in the future to engage in, any intercollegiate sport. An individual who

“student-employee” means— (A) a student nurse, medical or dental intern, resident-in-training, student dietitian, student physical therapist, and student occupational therapist, as

The term "student intern" means any eligible baccalaureate or graduate degree student participating in FLETC's College Intern Program. / In this subsection, the term “stu

The term “student loan” means— (A) a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under part B, D, or E of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1071 et seq., 1087a et seq.

In this section, “student loan program” means any program operated under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 or a similar program operated under State or local law.

That one is a student in a university does not entitle him to vote where the university is situated, nor does it of itself prevent his voting there. He may vote at the scat of the

The term "students with disabilities" means more than 1 student with a disability.

The term "student with a disability" means an individual with a disability who— (i) (I)(aa) is not younger than the earliest age for the provision of transition services

The term "student with an intellectual disability" means a student— (A) with a cognitive impairment, characterized by significant limitations in— (i) intellectual and cog

In this subpart, the term “student with a print disability” means a student with a disability who experiences barriers to accessing instructional material in nonspecialized formats

As used in this section, the term “pediatric studies” or “studies” means at least one clinical investigation (that, at the Secretary's discretion, may include pharmacokinetic studi

For purposes of this section, the term "study" includes a watershed assessment.

Study abroad program.—The term “study abroad program” means a program of study that— (A) takes places 1 outside the geographical boundaries of the United States; (B) focuses on are

The term "study area" means the Ocmulgee River corridor between the cities of Macon, Georgia, and Hawkinsville, Georgia.

The term “Study Commission” means the Agriculture Research Facilities Planning and Closure Study Commission established under this section.

Fraudulently to place ballots which had not been voted in a ballot-box at an election. See 100 U. S. 371, 25 L. Ed. 717.

The robe of barristers who have not been made queen's or king's counsel. See "Silk Gown." STULTIFY (Lat. stidtus, stupid). To It has been laid down by old authorities (Litt. § 405;

To make it appear that one is mentally incompetent.

In old English law. Vicious or disorderly pleading, for which a fine was imposed by King John, supposed to be the origin of the fines for beaupleader (g. V.) Crabb, Hist. Eng. Law,

The sum agreed to be paid to an owner of land for trees standing upon move the trees; In other words it is the price paid for a license to cut. Blood v. Drummond, 67 Me. 478.. ' ST

Depreciated currency. 35 111. 163.

The term "stunting" refers to a condition that— (A) is measured by a height-to-age ratio that is more than 2 standard deviations below the median for the population; (B)

In medical jurisprudence. That state of the mind which cannot perceive and embrace the data presented to it by the senses, and therefore the stupid_ person can, in general, form no

The debauching or rape of a previously chaste woman.

See Royal Fish.

Presumably, a stump rooted in the soil, and not, at least under the circumstances of the case cited, a stump cast upon a highway.* Stumpage. The price paid for a license to enter u

As a verb, to call, name, or entitle one; as a noun, the title or appellation of a person. The names in which a cause is entitled. SUA SPONTE (Lat.) Of his or its own motion, SUAPT

Capable of being, or liable to be, sued. A suable cause of action is the matured cause of action.

In its own nature.

Spontaneously.

Under; subordinate to.

The term “subacute care” means medical and health care services that are required for individuals recovering from acute care episodes that are less intensive than the level of care

A person appointed by an agent to perform some duty, or the whole of the business relating to his agency. See "Agent." SUB-BALLIVUS (Law Lat.) In old English law. An under bailiff;

Anofiftcer who exercises his authority under tfie superintendence and control of a superior.

In old English law. An under-bailiff; a sheriff's deputy. Fleta, lib. 2, c. 68, § 2.

T The substitution of a new for an old creditor; more generally, the act of putting, by transfer, a person in the place of another, or a thing in the place of another thing. 8 The

Underwood.

For purposes of this subsection, the term “subchapter S item” means any item of an S corporation to the extent that regulations prescribed by the Secretary provide that, for purpos

Under color of right; under a show or appearance of right or rightful power.

Under color of office.

The terms “Appraisal Subcommittee” and “subcommittee” mean the Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council. / The term "Subcommittee"

The term “Subcommittee on Economic and Security Implications” means the Subcommittee on the Economic and Security Implications of Quantum Information Science established under sect

The term “Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science” means the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science of the National Science and Technology Council established under sectio

Upon condition; under condition. SUB DISJUNCTIONS (Law Lat.) In the alternative. Fleta, lib. 2, c, 60, § 21. SUB JUDICE (Lat.) Under or before a judge or court; under judicial cons

any purchase order or agreement to perform all or any part of the work, or to make or furnish any article, required for the performance of another contract or subcontract.

laborers and materialmen.

One who has entered into a contract, express or implied, for the performance of an act with the person who has already contracted for its performance. Phill. Mech. Liens § 44; Lest

The term “subcontractor employee” means any officer, partner, employee, or agent of a subcontractor. / The term “subcontractor employee” means an officer, partner, employee, or age

Under the care of the husband.

In the disjunctive.

A vassal; a dependent; one under the power of another. Spelman.

To divide a part of a thing which has already been divided. For example, when a person dies leaving children, and grandchildren, the children of one of his own who is dead, his pro

“subdivision” means any land which is located in any State or in a foreign country and is divided or is proposed to be divided into lots, whether contiguous or not, for the purpose

In English probate practice, to subduct a caveat is to withdraw it. SUBHASTARE (Lat.) In the civil law. To sell at public auction, which was done sub hastn, under a spear; to put o

May refer to the existing or artificial and not to the original or natural surface. As, Jn a statute which makes a lot-owner liable for damages done by excavating more than a certa

The term "subgrantee" means an entity that receives grant funds from an eligible entity to carry out activities under subsection (f).

In this subsection and subsection (d), the term “subgroup of students” means— (A) economically disadvantaged students; (B) students from major racial and ethnic groups; (C) childre

Lat In the civil law. To sell at public auction, which was done sub hasta, under a spear; to put or sell under the spear. Calvim

Lat. In the civil law. A sale by public auction, which was done under a spear, fixed up at the place of sale as a public sign of it Calvin.

The act of an Inferior lord by which "he carved out a part of an estate which he held of a superior, and granted it to an inferior tenant to be held of himself. It was an indirect