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Defined in 7 dictionaries — Case Law, U.S. Code, Cyclopedic (1922), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Bouvier (1839)

Definitions from Case Law

From 459 U.S. 197 - Federal Election Commission v. National Right to Work Committee · 1982Most cited · 399 citing opinions

all persons who are currently satisfying the requirements for membership in a membership organization, trade association, cooperative, or corporation without capital stock.

United States Code

18 U.S.C. § 1093 — as used in this chapter

the term “members” means the plural;

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

In English law. Places where a custom house has been kept of old tation or importation. 1 Chit. Com. Law, 726. MEMBRANA (Lat.)

In civil and old English law. Parchment; a skin of parchment. Vocat; Du Cange. The English rolls were composed of several skins, sometimes as many as forty-seven. Hale, Hist. Com. Law, 17. MEMORANDUM (Lat. from memorare, to remember). A note to assist the memory. 32 Conn. 509. An informal instrument recording some fact or agreement; so called from its beginning, when it was made in Latin. It is sometimes commenced vrith this word, though written in English; as, "Memorandum, that it is agreed;" or it is headed with the words, "Be it remembered that," etc. In English Practice. The commencement of a record in king's bench, now written in English, "Be it remembered," and which gives name to the whole clause. It is only used in proceedings by bill, and not in proceedings by original, and was introduced to call attention to what was^ considered the bye-business of the court. 2 Tidd. Pfac. 775. Memorandum is applied, also, to other forms and documents in English practice; e. g., "memorandum in error," a document alleging error in fact, and accompanied by an affidavit of such matter of fact. 15 & 16 Vict. c. 76, § 158. Also, a "memorandum of appearance," etc., in the general sense of an informal instrument, recording some fact or agreement. A writing required by the statute ol frauds. Vide "Note or Memorandum." In Insurance. A clause in a policy limiting the liability of the insurer.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

In English Law. Places where a custom-house has been kept of old time, with officers or deputies in attendance; and they are lawful places of exportation or importation. 1 Chitty, Com. Law, 726. MEMBRANA (Lat.). In Civil and Old English Law. Parchment; a skin of parchment. Vocab, Jur. Utr.; Du Cange. The English foils were composed of several skins, sometimes as many as forty-seven. Hale, Hist. Comm. Law 17. Mi^MOIRE. In French Law. A document In the form of a petition by which appeals to the court of cassation are initiated.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In English law. Places where a custom-house has bcen kept of old time, with officers or deputies in attendance; and they are lawful places of exportation or importation. 1 Chit. Com. Law, 726.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In English law. Places where a custom-house has been kept of old time, with officers or deputies in attendance; and they are lawful places of exportation or importation. 1 Chit. Com. Law, 726.

A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States

John Bouvier · 1839

Engl. law, are defined to be places where a custom house has been kept of old time, exportation or importation. 1 Chit. Com. L. 726.