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See "Quarantine."

The right which a wife has after her husband's death to a

Same as Dower.

A notice indicating that the land upon which it is posted is in the exclusive possession of the occupant.

The term “wife” means the wife of an individual, but only if she (1) is the mother of his son or daughter, (2) was married to him for a period of not less than one year immediately

If she either invests capital originating with her or substantially contributes to the control and management of the business, or otherwise performs vital additional services, or d

An ancient privilege of a husband, no longer indulged. See 46 Ala. 143.

In this country a wife in the plaintiff's circumstances may get a different domicil from that of her husband for purposes of divorce is not disputed and is not open to dispute. ...

See "Equity to a Settlement."

The term "Wi-Fi" means a wireless networking protocol based on Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers standard 802.11, or any successor standard.

The term "Wi-Fi hotspot" means a device that is capable of— (A) receiving broadband internet access service; and (B) sharing broadband internet access service with anothe

In old English law. The overseer of a wood. Cowell.

As used in this subsection, the term “wild” relates to any creatures that, whether or not raised in captivity, normally are found in a wild state; and the terms “wildlife” and “wil

Animals In a state of nature; animals ferae naturae. See "Animal."

A locomotive running unattended. See 54 Hun (N. Y.), 625, 8 N. Y Supp. 107.

The term “Wilderness” means the Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness so designated in section 460mmm–3 of this title . / The term “Wilderness” means the Dominguez Canyon Wilderness Area

The term “Wilderness Area” means the Steens Mountain Wilderness Area designated by part B.

In a mere uncultivated country, in wild and impenetrable woods, in the sullen and solitary haunts of beasts of prey, what notoriety could an entry, a gathering of a twig or an acor

the term “wildfire” means any forest or range fire. / The term “wildfire” has the meaning given that term in section 2 of the Emergency Wildfire Suppression Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1856m )

The term “wildfire protection resources” means any personnel, supplies, equipment, or other resources required for wildfire presuppression and suppression activities.

The term “wildfire suppression” means an effort to contain, extinguish, or suppress a wildfire. / The term “wildfire suppression” means an effort to contain, extinguish, or suppres

The term “wildfire suppression operations” means the emergency and unpredictable aspects of wildland firefighting, including— (aa) support, response, and emergency stabilization ac

The term “wild fish” means naturally-born or hatchery-raised fish and shellfish harvested in the wild. / The term “wild fish” includes a fillet, steak, nugget, and any other flesh

“wild free-roaming horses and burros” means all unbranded and unclaimed horses and burros on public lands of the United States; / The term “wild free-roaming horses and burros” has

Unimproved and uncultivated; land left in a state of nature, uninhabited, unoccupied and uncultivated, and not in use by the owner, his agent or lessee, for any artificial purpose.

the term “wildland firefighter” means a firefighter— (A) who is employed by the Forest Service or the Department of the Interior; and (B) the duties of the position of whom primari

“wildland-urban interface” has the meaning given such term in section 6511 of title 16 . / The term “wildland-urban interface” means— (A) an area within or adjacent to an at-risk c

The term “wildlife” means fish or wildlife as defined in section 3371 of title 16 . / The terms “fish”, “wildlife”, and “fish and wildlife” mean any wild member of the animal kingd

the term “wildlife-associated recreation” means projects intended to meet the demand for outdoor activities associated with wildlife including, but not limited to, hunting and fish

The term “wildlife conservation and appreciation project” means a project which is directed toward nonconsumptive activities or toward the conservation of those species of fish and

the term “wildlife conservation and restoration program” means a program developed by a State fish and wildlife department and approved by the Secretary under section 669c(d) 2 of

the term “wildlife conservation education” means projects, including public outreach, intended to foster responsible natural resource stewardship; and

The terms “wildlife-dependent recreation” and “wildlife-dependent recreational use” mean a use of a refuge involving hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography, or envi

The terms “wildlife-dependent recreation” and “wildlife-dependent recreational use” mean a use of a refuge involving hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography, or envi

The term “wildlife refuge” means the Baca National Wildlife Refuge established in section 410hhh–4 of this title . / The term “wildlife refuge” means lands and waters included in t

As used in this subsection, the term “wild” relates to any creatures that, whether or not raised in captivity, normally are found in a wild state; and the terms “wildlife” and “wil

the term “wildlife-restoration project” includes the wildlife conservation and restoration program and means the selection, restoration, rehabilitation, and improvement of areas of

The term "wildlife trafficking" refers to the poaching or other illegal taking of protected or managed species and the illegal trade in wildlife and their related parts a

RULE IN. A devise to B. and his children or issue, B. having no issue at the time of the devise, gives him an estate tail, which would become a life estate in the first taker under

One running off schedule. See 43 Minn. 423, 45 N. W. 722.

the 'misapplication made an offense by this statute means a misapplication for the use, benefit, or gain of the party charged,' or someone other than the association. And further,

the mere discount of an unsecured note, even if the maker and the officer making the discount knew it was not well secured, would not necessarily be a crime, if the maker believed

The standard prescribed is not negligence but wilful misbehavior. In the maritime law it has long been held that while fault of the seaman will forfeit the right to maintenance and

that degree of neglect arising where there is a reckless indifference to the safety of human life, or an intentional failure to perform a manifest duty to the public, in the perfor

It is emphatically the will of the person who makes it, and is defined to be 'the legal declaration of a man's intentions, which he wills to be performed after his death.

ESTATE AT. See "Estates."

In Hindu law. The relation between a master or patron and his freedman. and the relation between two persons who had made a reciprocal testamentary contract. Wharton.

A mind intent upon willful evasion is inconsistent with surprised innocence.

A "willful" differs essentially from a "negligent" act. The one is positive, and the other negative. Intention is always separated from negligence by a precise line of demarcation.

A willful and malicious injury does not follow as of course from every act of conversion, without reference to the circumstances. There may be a conversion which is innocent or tec

To deprive another of his property forever by deliberately disposing of it without semblance of authority is certainly an injury thereto within common acceptation of the words. ...

The difference between the two offenses is found in the affirmative action implied from the term 'attempt,' as used in the felony subsection. Willful but passive neglect of the sta

there can be but one person who can willfully default within the meaning of the section. This is the principal in the recognizance. By its terms he agrees to 'appear for judgment.'

There can be no willful failure to depart until 'the country willing to receive the alien is identified.

One accompanied by a design, purpose, and intent to do wrong and inflict the injury. See 114 Ala. 492, 62 Am. St. Rep. 116, 22 South. 279.

to act with knowledge that one's conduct is unlawful and with the intent to do something the law forbids, that is to say with the bad purpose to disobey or to disregard the law.

deliberately and with knowledge and not something which is merely careless or negligent or inadvertent

We cannot hold that the classic method of evading the income tax, the filing of a false return, did not constitute an attempt 'in any manner to defeat or evade' that tax.

The gist of the offense is refusal to answer pertinent questions. No moral turpitude is involved. Intentional violation is sufficient to constitute guilt.

The conduct proscribed is the affirmative act of willfully remaining, and the crucial word 'remains' permits no connotation other than continuing presence... it is true that remain

In this subsection, the term "willful misconduct" means an act or omission that is taken— (i) intentionally to achieve a wrongful purpose; (ii) knowingly without legal or

Willful neglect is the neglect of the husband to provide for his wife the common necessaries of life, he having the ability to do so; or it is the failure to do so by reason of idl

Though rejected by some couris and writers as involving a contradiction of terms, this phrase is occasionally used to describe a higher or more aggravated form of negligence than "

willfulness 'involves a specific intent which must be proven by independent evidence and which cannot be inferred from the mere understatement of income

King of England, 1066-1087.

King of England, 1087-1100. .

King of England, 1689-1702.

at minimum, that in imposing fines as punishment for criminal conduct more care must be taken to provide for those whose lack of funds would otherwise automatically convert a fine

William I, which see.

It is an acknowledged principle of law, that the title and disposition of real property is exclusively subject to the laws of the country where it is situated, which can alone pres

See "Statute of Wills."

The term “Wilma GO Zone” means that portion of the Hurricane Wilma disaster area determined by the President to warrant individual or individual and public assistance from the Fede

STATUTE OF. A statute passed in the 13th year of the reign of Edward I., by which the old Saxon law of police was enforced, with many additional provisions. 2 Reeve, Hist. Eng, Law

The standard measure which was originally kept at Winchester. It is abolished by 5 & 6 Wm. IV. c. 63.

The term "wind energy component" means any of the following: (i) Blades. (ii) Nacelles. (iii) Towers. (iv) Offshore wind foundations. (v) Related offshore wind vessels.

the term “wind energy system” means a system of components which converts the kinetic energy of the wind into electricity or mechanical power, and which comprises all necessary com

the changing of the silk from the skein form to its form on a bobbin or spool.

The term used in England to denote the dissolution of a corporation or partnership, and the settlement of its affairs.

In English law. General acts of parliament, regulating settlement of corporate affairs on dissolution.

An opening made in the wall of a house to admit light and air, and to enable those who are in to look out. Cited in Hale v. Ins. Co., 46 Mo. App. 508. The owner has a right to make

A tax on windows, levied on houses which contained more than six windows, and were worth more than £5 per annum; established by St. 7 Wm. III. c. 18. St. 14 & 15 Vict. c. 36, subst

A royal forest founded by Henry VIII.

The term “windstorm” means any storm with a damaging or destructive wind component, such as a hurricane, tropical storm, northeaster, tornado, or thunderstorm.

To liquidate the assets of an association, as, a partnership or corporation, for purposes of distribution. Whence " winding-up '' statutes, and proceedings. See Liquidator.

The term “wine” means any fermented alcoholic beverage that— (A) is made from grapes or other fruit; (B) contains not less than 0.5 percent alcohol by volume and not more than 24 p

The term “wine content” means alcohol derived from wine.

For the purpose of this chapter, the term “wine gallon” means a United States gallon of liquid measure equivalent to the volume of 231 cubic inches. On lesser quantities the tax sh

Charles H. Adjudged words and phrases, being a collection of adjudicated definitions of terms used in the law, with references to authorities. 1 vol. vo. Jersey City, 1382.

Edmond. Maxims of reason, or the reason of the common law of x. A. The first lefter of the English alphabet; used to distinguish the first page of a folic from the second, marked b

“wing-in-ground craft” means a vessel that is capable of operating completely above the surface of the water on a dynamic air cushion created by aerodynamic lift due to the ground

For purposes of this subsection, the term “winnings which are subject to withholding” means proceeds from a wager determined in accordance with the following: (A) Except as provide

An occasional circuit appointed for the trial of prisoners, in England, and in some cases of civil causes, between Michaelmas and Hilary terms.

The season between 11th November and 23d April, which is ex-

The power of the government to reserve the waters and exempt them from appropriation under the state laws is not denied, and could not be. ... it would be extreme to believe that w

The protection intended and afforded by the statute is of the means of communication and not of the secrecy of the conversation. What is protected is the message itself throughout

The term “wire communication facility” means any and all instrumentalities, personnel, and services (among other things, the receipt, forwarding, or delivery of communications) use

For purposes of this subsection, the term “wire harness automotive component” means any article provided for in subheading 8544.30.00 of the HTS, as in effect on December 20, 2006.

The term “wireless 9–1–1 service” means any 9–1–1 service provided by a wireless carrier, including enhanced wireless 9–1–1 service.

The term “wireless carrier” means a provider of commercial mobile services or any other radio communications service that the Federal Communications Commission requires to provide

the term “Wireless Emergency Alerts System” means the wireless national public warning system established under the Warning, Alert, and Response Network Act ( 47 U.S.C. 1201 et seq