Law Dictionary

The term "very low-income community" means a community in which the median income of the residents of such community does not exceed 50 percent of the median income of th

The term “very-low income families” means families and individuals whose incomes do not exceed 50 percent of the median income of the area involved, as determined by the Secretary,

The terms "low-income families or persons" and "very low-income families or persons" mean families or persons whose incomes do not exceed the respective levels

The term "very low-income family" has the meaning given such term in section 4502 of this title, except that such term includes any family that resides in a rural area th

The term “very low-income household” means any household that has an income of 50 percent or less of the area median.

The term “very low-income person” means having an income, adjusted for family size, of not more than 150 percent of the poverty line (as defined in section 9902(2) of title 42 , in

The term “very low-income renter households” means a household whose income is in excess of 30 percent but not greater than 50 percent of the area median income, with adjustments f

Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), the term “very low-income veteran family” means a veteran family whose income does not exceed 50 percent of the median income for an area spec

The term “very poor” means those individuals— (A) living in the bottom 50 percent below the poverty line established by the national government of the country in which those indivi

In this subsection, the term "very small business"— (A) means a business with fewer than 10 employees; and (B) may include independent contractors and sole proprietors.

every description of watercraft or other artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation on water.

the term "vessel engaged in a fishery" means a fishing vessel as defined in section 2101(12) of title 46 or a fish processing vessel as defined in section 2101(13) of tha

The term “vessel engaged in fishing” means any vessel fishing with nets, lines, trawls, or other fishing apparatus which restricts maneuverability, but does not include a vessel fi

“vessel engaged on a foreign voyage” means a vessel to which this chapter applies— (A) arriving at a place under the jurisdiction of the United States from a place in a foreign cou

The term "Vessel General Permit" means the permit that is the subject of the notice of final permit issuance entitled "Final National Pollutant Discharge Elimination

The test for determining whether a vessel is in navigation is the 'status of the ship.

In this chapter "vessel in the naval service" means— (1) any vessel of the Navy, manned by the Navy, or chartered on bareboat charter to the Navy; or (2) when the Coast G

The term “vessel not under command” means a vessel which through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by these Rules and is therefore unable to keep out

Vessel of national interest.—The term "Vessel of National Interest" means a vessel deemed to be of national interest that meets characteristics determined by the Administ

For purposes of this title, the term "vessel of the Armed Forces" means— (1) any vessel owned or operated by the Department of Defense or the Coast Guard, other than a ti

any vessel documented under the laws of the United States.

“vessel of war” means a vessel— (A) belonging to the armed forces of a country; (B) bearing the external marks distinguishing vessels of war of that country; (C) under the command

Vessel response plan.—The term "vessel response plan" means a plan required to be submitted by the owner or operator of a tank vessel or a nontank vessel under regulation

The term “vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver” means a vessel which from the nature of her work is restricted in her ability to maneuver as required by these Rules and is

canal-boats and barges in tow are considered as being under the control of the tug, and the latter is liable for this collision, unless she can show it was not occasioned by her fa

only ships which have been registered in the manner therein prescribed shall be denominated or deemed vessels of the United States, entitled to the benefits or privileges appertain

the term “vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States” includes any “vessel of the United States” and any “vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States” as t

“vessel that engages on a foreign voyage” means a vessel— (A) that arrives at a place under the jurisdiction of the United States from a place in a foreign country; (B) that makes

The term “vessel traffic service area” means an area specified in subpart C of part 161 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation.

The term “vessel traffic service center” means a center for the provision of vessel traffic services in a vessel traffic service area.

The term “vessel war risk insurance” means insurance and reinsurance provided through policies issued by the Secretary of Transportation under chapter 539 of title 46 that is provi

The term “Vessel War Risk Insurance Fund” means the insurance fund referred to in section 53909(a) of title 46 .

In this section, the terms “submersible vessel”, “semi-submersible vessel”, “vessel of the United States”, and “vessel without nationality” have the meaning given those terms in se

To give an immediate fixed right of present or future enjoyment; to give a legal or an equitable seisin. 246 Pa. St. 348; Ann. Cas. 1916D 573. An estate is vested in possession whe

The crop on the ground. Cowell.

Accrued; fixed; settled; absolute; having the character or giving the rights of absolute ownership; not contingent; not subject to be defeated by a condition precedent See Scott v.

The term “vested benefits” means any nonforfeitable benefit (within the meaning of section 4001(a)(8) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974).

See Devise.

One which there is a person in being who will take if the precedent estate terminates. See 43 N. Y. (4 Keyes) 569, 4 Abb. Dec. 218.

One which exists when there is a person in being who would have an immediate right of possession upon the termination of the intermediate or precedent estate. See 52 Hun (N. Y.), 4

A legal term applied to a present fixed right of future enjoyment; as reversions, vested remainders, such executory devises, future uses, conditional limitations, and other future

An existing right of present enjoyment.

the power of regulation and disposition, conferred upon Congress by the Constitution, only ceases when all the preliminary acts prescribed by those laws for the acquisition of the

A legacy is said to be vested when the words of the testator making the bequest convey a transmissible interest, whether present or future, to the legatee in the legacy. Thus, a le

the present value of the immediate or deferred benefits available at normal retirement age for participants and their beneficiaries which are nonforfeitable.

The term “vested participant” means any participant who has a nonforfeitable right (within the meaning of section 411(a)) to any portion of such participant's accrued benefit. / Th

It is the present capacity to take effect in possession, if the precedent estate should determine, which distinguishes a vested from a contingent remainder.

a legal claim obtained to that part of an immediate or deferred life annuity which notwithstanding any conditions subsequent which could affect receipt of any benefit flowing from

The land continues subject to the absolute disposing power of Congress, until the settler has made the required proof of settlement and improvement, and has paid the requisite purc

See Vested. And see also the following titles.

It is, in some sense, true, that the rights of donees under a will are vested at the death of the testator; and that the acts of administration which follow are conservatory means,

See Accrued water rights .

Vestre. L. Fr. In old English law. To vest; to enure. Kelham. VESTIGIUM (Law Lat.) In the law of evidence. A trace, or track; a mark left by a physical object. Vestigia carectae, t

Those contained in a statute which by reason of a succession of statutes on the same subject-matter, amending or modifying previous provisions of the same, are rendered useless or

A trace; a scintilla.

Investiture; seisin.

The cause of action accrues at the death. When it accrues, there is an immediate, final and absolute vesting; and the vesting is in that one of the several possible beneficiaries w

Personal property does not pass directly from a decedent to legatees or distributees, but goes primarily to the executor or administrator, who is to apply it, so far as may be nece

In English law. A decree passing title in lieu of a conveyance for that purpose. Wharton.

Vest, which see.

7. I. In feudal law. Investiture; deliveiy of possession.

In England. A parochial assembly. In the United States. A body ol men, chosen by the parish of an Episcopal church, to have the care and management, in conjunction with the wardens

A rate levied in Ireland for parochial purposes, abolished by 27 Vict. c. 17.

An officer appointed to attend vestries, and take an account of their proceedings, etc. 1 Steph. Comm. (7th Ed.) 122, note; 2 Steph. Comm. 699, note; 13 & 14 Vict. c. 57, §§ 6-8.

A select number of parishioners elected in large and populous parishes to take care of the concerns of the parish; so called because they used ordinarily to meet in the vestry of t

Clothed. Contract vestue, a clothed contract. The opposite of nue, naked or nude. Britt. c. 28. VE8TURA. A crop of grass or corn. Cow-

A crop of grass or corn. Also a garment; metaphorically applied to a possession or seisin.

In old English law. The vesture of the land; that is, the com, grass, underwood, sweepage, and the like, Co. Litt 4b. See Simpson v. Co.e, 4 N. H. 301.

See "Vesture of Land."

In old English law. Profit of land. "How much the vesture of an acre is worth.'' Cowell.

A phrase Including all things, trees excepted, which grow upon the surface of the land and clothe it externally. He who has the vesture of land has a right, generally, to exclude o

The term “Vet Center” means a facility which is operated by the Department for the provision of services under this section and which is situated apart from Department general heal

In this section, the terms “active duty” and “veteran” have the meaning given those terms in section 101 of title 38 . / the term “veteran” has the meaning given the term in sectio

The term “veteran family” includes a veteran who is a single person and a family in which the head of household or the spouse of the head of household is a veteran.

The term “veteran farmer or rancher” means a farmer or rancher who— (A) has served in the Armed Forces (as defined in section 101 of title 38 ); and (B) (i) has not operated a farm

The term "veteran of any war" means any veteran who served in the active military, naval, air, or space service during a period of war. / The term “veteran of any war” in

The term “veteran of the Vietnam era” means a person (A) who served on active duty for a period of more than 180 days, any part of which occurred during the Vietnam era, and who wa

The fact that an applicant for appointment as a Foreign Service officer candidate is a veteran or disabled veteran shall be considered an affirmative factor in making such appointm

In this subparagraph, the term “veteran or spouse of a veteran” means— (I) a veteran, as defined in section 632(q)(4) of this title ; (II) an individual who is eligible to particip

the term “veteran participation loan” means a loan made under this subsection to a small business concern owned and controlled by veterans of the Armed Forces or members of the res

The term “veterans’ disability compensation” has the meaning given the term “compensation” in section 101(13) of title 38 . / The term “veterans’ education benefits” means veterans

the term “veterans benefit” means all benefits provided to veterans, their families, or survivors by virtue of the service of a veteran in the Armed Forces of the United States.

the benefit funds, regardless of the technicalities of title and other formalities, are readily available as needed for support and maintenance, actually retain the qualities of mo

The term “Veterans Care Agreement” means an agreement for non-Department health care services entered into under section 1703A of this title .

The term "Veterans Crisis Line" means the toll-free hotline for veterans established under section 1720F(h) of this title. / The term “Veterans Crisis Line” means the hot

The term "Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation system" means the resource allocation system established pursuant to section 429 of the Departments of Veterans Affairs a

For purposes of this section the term "veterans' memorial object" means a grave marker, headstone, monument, or other object, intended to permanently honor a veteran or m

The term “veterans organization” means any organization recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the representation of veterans under section 5902 of title 38 . / the te

In this section, the term “veterans service organization” means any organization recognized by the Secretary for the representation of veterans under section 5902 of this title .

The term "veterans service organization serving covered veterans" means any organization that— (A) serves the interests of covered veterans; (B) has covered veterans in s

The term "veterans treatment court program" means a court program involving collaboration among criminal justice, veterans, and mental health and substance abuse agencies

The term “veterans who are minorities” means veterans who are minority group members.

Ancient statutes, those enacted from the time of Magna Charta through the reign of Edward II.

For the ancients called heirs, owners or masters. See 64 Cal. 529, 2 Pac. 418.

The term "veterinarian" means a licensed veterinarian who provides veterinary services to covered horses.

The term “veterinarian shortage situation” means a veterinarian shortage situation as determined by the Secretary under section 3151a of this title .

The term "veterinary countermeasure" means any biological product (including an animal vaccine or diagnostic), pharmaceutical product (including a therapeutic), non-pharm

One who treats domestic animals for injuries or diseases. The same rules are applicable to the case of a veterinary surgeon bringing an action to recover for the value of his servi

A forbidden taking, a remedy by distress for a wrongful distress. See 3 Bl. Comm. 148.

I I. In old English law. A refused or prohibited taking or distress; a refusal to redeliver a distress; a prohibition of its being taken. V^eto, L I forbid, — the power of the exec