Law Dictionary

On the father’s side.

On the father's side; of the paternal line. The phrases "ex parte materna" and "ex parte paterna" denote the line or blood of the mother or father, and have no such restricted or l

There is a place in our jurisprudence for ex parte issuance, without notice, of temporary restraining orders of short duration; but there is no place within the area of basic freed

A writ that lay for a baillff or receiver, who, having auditors appointed to take his accounts, cannot obtain of them reasonable allowance, but is cast into prison. Fitzh. Nat. Bre

The term “expatriate” means— (A) any United States citizen who relinquishes his citizenship, and (B) any long-term resident of the United States who ceases to be a lawful permanent

The term “expatriated corporation” means any corporation which is an expatriated entity (as defined in section 7874(a)(2)). Such term includes any predecessor or successor of such

The term “expatriated entity” has the meaning given such term by section 7874(a)(2)(A). / The term “expatriated entity” means— (i) the domestic corporation or partnership referred

The term "expatriate health insurance issuer" means a health insurance issuer that issues expatriate health plans.

The term “expatriate health plan” means a group health plan, health insurance coverage offered in connection with a group health plan, or health insurance coverage offered to a gro

Expatriation is the voluntary renunciation or abandonment of nationality and allegiance.

The term “expatriation date” means, with respect to a corporation, the date on which the corporation first becomes an expatriated corporation. / The term “expatriation date” means—

Lat. From a few things or words. Ex paucis dictb intendere plarima poisia. From a few words you may understand many things. Litt sect. 384. '' By this verse," says Lord Coke, "infe

Litt. § 384. You can imply many things from few expressions.

Litt. § 550. From a few words or hints the understanding conceives many things.

With a few words it is possible to express very much.

To await; to look forward to something intended, promised or likely to happen. Atchison, etc., R. Co. v. Hamlin, 67 Kan. 476, 73 Pan. 58. —Expectancy. The condition of being deferr

The condition of being referred to a future time, or of dependence upon an expected event; contingency as to possession and enjoyment. An estate giving a present or vested continge

Contingent as to enjoyment. See "Estates."

See Estate in expectancy .

See Estate in Expectancy.

this is the case of a person who, in this court, is considered as an expectant heir; and that it is incumbent upon those who have dealt with an expectant heir, relative to his reve

A contingent right, not vested; one which depends on the continued existence of the present condition of things until the happening of some future event. Pearsall v. Great Northern

In the doctrine of life annuities, it is the share or number of years of life which a person ojp a given age ijiay, upon an equality of chance, expect to enjoy. Wharton.

Expectations or hopes of succession, whether testate or intestate, to the property of a living person, do not vest until the death of that person.

the term "expected forgiveness amount" means the amount of principal that a lender reasonably expects a borrower to expend during the covered period on the sum of any— (A

The term “expected service life” means the number of years a naval vessel is expected to be in service. / The term "expected service life" means the number of years a nav

In Mexican law, a term including all the papers or documents constituting a grant or title to land from government. Vanderslice v. Hanks, 3 Cui. 27, 38.

The whole of a person's goods and chattels, bag and baggage. EXPEDIT REPUBLICAE NE SUA RE quis male utatur. It is for the interest of the state that a man should not use his own pr

Lat. It is expedient or profitable. Expedit reipublicae: it is for the interest of the state; — ne sua re quis male utatur: it is for the interest of the state that a man should no

Espealtare. L. Lat, [from ex, out, and pes, foot.] In old forest law. To cut out the ball, or cut off the claws of a dog's foot; to expeditate, (q. v.) Spelman. Cowell. To cut the

Trees rooted up or cut down to the roots. Fleta, L 2, c. 41.

In forest law. To cut out the ball of a dog's fore feet, for the preservation of the royal game. Manw. For. Law, c. 16. To cut the foot or root of a tree, so as to cause it to fall

A cutting off the claws or ball of the fore feet of mastiffs, to prevent their running after deer. Cart, de For. c. 17; Spelman; Cowell; 2 Bl. Comm. 393, 417.

Removing the balls or claws of dogs’ feet to prevent their chasing game.

The term "Expedited Permitting Process" means a Puerto Rico Agency's alternate procedures, conditions, and terms mirroring those established under Act 76 (3 L.P.R.A. 1932

An expedition; an Irregukind of army. Spelman. EXPEDITIO BREVIS (Lat.) In old practice. The service of a writ. Towns. PL 43.

The execution or service of a writ.

a march or voyage with martial or hostile intentions.

I. It is for the public advantage. Ne sua re quia male utatur: that no one should make ill use of his property. Ut sit finis litium: that there should be an end of suits.

It is for the good of the state that there should be an end of litigation.

It is for the interest of the state that a man should not enjoy his own property improperly, (to the injury of othere.) Inst. 1, 8, 2.

It is for the advantage of the state that there be an end of suits; it is for the public good that actions be brought to a close. Go. Litt. 303b.

It is for the good of the state that no one should make a bad use of his property.

In regard to trespass and other torts, this term means to eject, to put out, to drive out, and generally with an implication of the use of force. Perry v. Fitzhowe, 8 Q. B. 779; Sm

Paymasters; those who expend or disburse certain taxes; especially the sworn ofl Bcer who supervised the repairs of the banks of the canals in Romney Marsh. Cowell. EXPENSAE LITIS

The term “expenditure” includes a payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit, or gift of money or anything of value, and includes a contract, promise, or agreement, whether or n

— "(i) an expenditure made by a candidate using personal funds; and "(ii) a contribution or loan made by a candidate using personal funds or a loan secured using such funds to the

The evil at which Congress has struck in § 313 is the use of corporation or union funds to influence the public at large to vote for a particular candidate or a particular party.

The term “expenditures” has the meaning given to such term by section 271(b)(3).

Costs of suit.

Lat. [from expendere, to expend.] In the civil law. Expenses or charges. Expensae litis; costs of suit. Calv. Lex. Victus victori in expensis condemnatur. The vanquished party shal

attorney's fees); Casey, 499 U. S., at 99 (suggesting that an explicit reference to "expert witness fees" or "litigation expenses" could shift expert fees in addi- tion to attorney

expenses of expert witnesses; the reasonable costs of any study, report, test, or project which is found to be necessary for the preparation of the parents' or guardian's due proce

The term “expenses incurred” means all expenses shown on the annual statement approved by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, and shall be computed as follows: To

An ancient writ to prohibit the sheriff from levying any allowance for knights of the shire upon those who held lands in ancient demesne. Reg. Orig. 261.

Costs or expenses of the suit, which are generally allowed to the successfui party.

/. In the civil law. Expenses or charges. Expenses circa fnnns: funeral expenses. Expense litis: costs of suit Experlentia per yarios actus legem facit, I. Experience, by various o

Knowledge derived from proof furnished by one's own faculties or senses. 227 Ill. 444. EXPERTS (from Lat. experti, skilled by experience). Persons selected by the court or parties

Experience is the mistress of things.

The term “experience-rated refund” means any refund or credit based on the experience of the contract or group involved.

Magistra rerum experientia.

In patent law, either a trial of an uncompleted mechanical structure to ascertain what changes or additions may be necessary to make it accomplish the design of the projector or a

The term “experimental aerospace vehicle” means an object intended to be flown in, or launched into, orbital or suborbital flight for the purpose of demonstrating technologies nece

For purposes of this subsection, the term “experimental population” means any population (including any offspring arising solely therefrom) authorized by the Secretary for release

Definition.—In this section, the term "experimental vessel" means a vessel owned by the United States Government (including a vessel in the National Defense Reserve Fleet

I. In the civil laxo. To sue; to ti:y one's right by law.

One instructed by experience after a course of previous habit and study, so as to be familiar with the subject. See 71 N. Y. 453. See, also, 66 Am. Dec. 231, note.

advice or assistance derived from scientific, technical or other specialized knowledge"); §2339B(h) (clarifying the scope of "personnel.

Testimony given in relation to some scientific, technical, or professional matter by experts, i. e., persons qualified to speak authoritatively by reason of their special training,

Persons examined as witnesses in a cause, who testify in regard to some professional or technical matter arising in the case, and who are permitted to give their opinions as to suc

Experts may be examined as to the meaning of terms of art on the principle of, ' cuique in sua arte credendum ,' but not as to the construction of written instruments.

One possessed of special knowledge or skill in respect of the subject upon which he is called to testify. See 99 U. S. 645, 25 L. Ed. 487.

To despoil.

In the civll law. The offense of unlawfully appropriating goods belonging to a succession. It is not technically theft (furtum) because such property no longer belongs to the deced

In civil law. The crime of abstracting the goods of a succession. This is said not to be a theft, because the property no longer belongs to the deceased, noi- to the heir before he

In the civil law. A robber; a spoiler or plunderer. Expilatores sunt atrociores fures. Dig. 47, 18, 1, 1.

Cessation; end; as, the expiration of a lease, of a contract or statute. It ordinarily implies termination by the running of an express limitation as to time, but has been used to

Congress meant by 'expiration date' in §8(d)(1) to encompass both situations [termination and modification], and the same phrase in §8(d)(4) must carry the same meaning. The term '

If no sentence had been pronounced, it has been long settled, on general principles, that after the expiration or repeal of a law, no penalty can be enforced, nor punishment inflic

To come to an end; to cease; to terminate.

In Scotch law. The expiration of the term within which the subject of an adjudication may be redeemed on payment of the debt adjudged for. Bell, Diet.; 3 Jur. Styles (3d Ed.) 1107.

I. 2. In old English law. To gain a suit; to overcome in

Lat. A term used in old European law, corresponding, as Spelman conjectures, with the esplees (q. V.) of the English law.

The profits of an estate. See "Esplees."

In old records. The rents and profits of an estate.

or EXPLECIA (Lat. from explere, to complete or make perfect). Esplees or profit of land. Bracton", fols. 40, 44b. EXPLICATIO (Lat.) In civil law. The fourth pleading. Equivalent to

(Civil Law) A pleading corresponding to a common-law surrejoinder.

the term "exploitation" means the fraudulent or otherwise illegal, unauthorized, or improper act or process of an individual, including a caregiver or a fiduciary, that—

For purposes of this subparagraph, the term "exploited child" means a minor with respect to whom there is reason to believe that a specified offense against a minor (as d

The term “exploration” means any activity, including logistic support, the purpose of which is the identification or evaluation of specific mineral resource deposits. The term incl

A scout, huntsman or chaser.

The term “exploratory activity” means surface geological exploration or seismic exploration, or both, for oil and gas within the coastal plain.

A sudden and rapid combustion, causing violent expansion of the air, and accompanied by a report. United Life, Eire & Marine Ins. Co. v. Fool Ohio SL 348, 10 Am. Rep. There is no d

“explosive” has the meaning given in section 844(j) of this title insofar that it is designed, or has the capability, to cause death, serious bodily injury, or substantial material

The term “explosive material” means explosives, blasting agents, and detonators. / “explosive material” has the meaning given the term in section 841(c) and includes explosive as d

“Explosive materials” means explosives, blasting agents, and detonators.

The term “explosive ordnance” has the meaning given such term in section 283(d) of this title .

The term "explosive ordnance disposal" means the detection, identification, on-site evaluation, rendering safe, exploitation, recovery, and final disposal of explosive or

The term “explosive or incendiary device” has the meaning given the term in section 232(5) and includes explosive materials, as that term is defined in section 841(c) and explosive

Explosives.—The term "explosives" has the meaning given that term in section 841(d) of title 18.