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For purposes of this chapter, the term "generation-skipping transfer" means— (1) a taxable distribution, (2) a taxable termination, and (3) a direct skip. The term "
In this chapter, the term "generative adversarial network" means, with respect to artificial intelligence, the machine learning process of attempting to cause a generator
The term “generator” means a device that produces electricity and which is reported as a generating unit pursuant to Department of Energy Form 860.
In kind; in the same or class; the same in quantity and » dub not individually the same. In man law, things which may be given restored in genere are distinguished from ich a3 musl
The term “generic base acres” means the number of base acres for cotton in effect under section 8702 of this title , as adjusted pursuant to section 8711 of this title , as in effe
any crime Cite as: 599 U. S. ____ (2023) 3 SOTOMAYOR, J., dissenting "having the basic elements of unlawful or unprivileged entry into, or remaining in, a building or structure, wi
Generic campaign activity.—The term “generic campaign activity” means a campaign activity that promotes a political party and does not promote a candidate or non-Federal candidate.
a drug designed to be a copy of a reference listed drug (typically a brand name drug), and thus identical in aetive ingredients, safety, and efficacy.
The term “generic drug submission” means an abbreviated new drug application, an amendment to an abbreviated new drug application, or a prior approval supplement to an abbreviated
The term "generic investigational new animal drug meeting request" means a request submitted by a generic new animal drug sponsor to meet with the Secretary to discuss an
The term “generic new animal drug” means a new animal drug that is the subject of an abbreviated application.
The term “generic new animal drug product” means each specific strength or potency of a particular active ingredient or ingredients in final dosage form marketed by a particular ma
The term “generic new animal drug sponsor” means either an applicant named in an abbreviated application for a generic new animal drug that has not been withdrawn by the applicant
The term “generic requirement” means a description of acceptable product attributes for use by local exchange carriers in establishing product specifications for the purchase of te
For that is the generic term of the article, which describes it with a fair degree of accuracy; and is the term by which the biscuit in pillow-shaped form is generally known by the
The term "generic version" means a drug approved under section 355(j) of this title whose reference listed drug is a covered drug.
Gentlewoman. Cowell; 2 Inst. 668.
The son of a gentleman. Generally abbreviated "gen fil."
- Generosusdefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Black's (1891)Stimson (1881)Burrill (1850)
Gentleman; a gentleman. Spelman.
the term “genetically targeted drug” means a drug that— (A) is the subject of an application under section 355(b)(1) of this title or section 351(a) of the Public Health Service Ac
the term "genetically targeted technology" means a technology comprising non-replicating nucleic acid or analogous compounds with a common or similar chemistry that is in
The term “genetic information” means, with respect to any individual, information about— (i) such individual's genetic tests, (ii) the genetic tests of family members of such indiv
The term “genetic monitoring” means the periodic examination of employees to evaluate acquired modifications to their genetic material, such as chromosomal damage or evidence of in
The term “genetic services” means— (A) a genetic test; (B) genetic counseling (including obtaining, interpreting, or assessing genetic information); or (C) genetic education. / The
The term “genetic test” means an analysis of human DNA, RNA, chromosomes, proteins, or metabolites, that detects genotypes, mutations, or chromosomal changes. / The term “genetic t
The term “Geneva Convention Relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War” means the Convention Relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War, done at Geneva August 12, 1949 (6 UST
The term “Geneva Conventions” means the international conventions signed at Geneva on August 12, 1949.
A degree of consanguinity; Spelman. GENS (Lat.) In Roman law. A union of families, who bore the same name, who were of an ingenuous birth (ingenui), none of whose ancestors had bee
The term “genocide” means any offense described in section 1091(a) of title 18 .
A Roman tribe composed of families, of the same name and descended from a common ancestor.
In French Law. Offleers of a court
Plural of Gens.
I. I In old records and pleadings. A hundred weight Centensi piscium: a hundred weight of fish. Centena cer%, zncarii, piperis, cumini, etc., continet tredecim petras ct dimldlum:
In Roman law. The members of a gens or common tribe.
Imports that a horse is docile, tractable, and quiet; not, that he has received special training.^
- Gentlemandefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Black's (1891)Anderson (1889)Burrill (1850)Bouvier (1839)
In English law. A person of superior birth. According to Sir Edward Coke, he is one who bears coat armor, the grant of which adds gentility to a man's family. The eldest son had no
One who holds a post at court to usher others to the presence, etc.
In England, the title of a chief officer of the king, deriving his name from the Black Rod of office, on the top of which reposes a golden lion, which he carries.
- Gentlewomandefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Black's (1891)Bouvier (1839)
An addition formerly appropriate in England to the state or degree of a woman. 2 Inst. 667.
See Hindtt Law.
People.
- genuinedefined inCase LawCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Anderson (1889)
actually having the reputed or apparent qualities or character.
the term “genuine police badge” means an official badge issued by public authority to identify an individual as a law enforcement officer having police powers;
This term, when used with reference toa note, imports nothing in regard to the collectibility of the note, or in regard to its legal eilect or operation, other than that the note i
- Genusdefined inBallentine's (1916)Black's (1910)Black's (1891)Anderson (1889)Burrill (1850)Bouvier (1839)
A kind; a class.
The term “geochemical surveys” means surveys on the ground for mineral deposits by the proper application of the principles and techniques of the science of chemistry as they relat
The term “geofluid” means any fluid used to extract thermal energy from the Earth which is transported to the surface for direct use or electric power generation, except that such
In this paragraph, the term "geographically constituent unit of local government" means a unit of local government that has jurisdiction over areas located within the bou
The term “geographically disadvantaged farmer or rancher” has the meaning given the term in section 10906(a) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 ( 7 U.S.C. 2204 n
a distance of 1852 meters (6076.10333 U.S. Survey Feet or approximately 6076.11549 International Feet).
no one can apply the name of a district of country to well-known article of commerce, and obtain thereby such an exclusive right to the application as to prevent others inhabiting
It is undoubtedly true that names which are merely geographical cannot be the subject of exclusive appropriation as trademarks. 'Their nature is such that they cannot point to the
The term “geographic area” means a State, metropolitan city, urban county, town, village, or other nonentitlement area, a formula area, or a combination or consortia of such, in th
the term “geographic area within a State” means a special purpose district or other region recognized for governmental purposes within such State which is not a unit of local gover
The term “geological gas facility” means a facility that— (aa) produces a raw product consisting of gas or mixed gas and liquid from a geological formation, (bb) transports or remo
The term “geological surveys” means surveys on the ground for mineral deposits by the proper application of the principles and techniques of the science of geology as they relate t
The term "geologic mapping program" means the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program established by section 31c(a) of this title.
The term "geomagnetic storm" means a temporary disturbance of the Earth's magnetic field resulting from solar activity.
The term “geophysical surveys” means surveys on the ground for mineral deposits through the employment of generally recognized equipment and methods for measuring physical differen
the term “GeoPlatform” means the GeoPlatform described in section 2807(a) of this title ;
The science of cultivating the ground; agriculture.
The term “geopressured resources” mean geothermal deposits found in sedimentary rocks under higher than normal pressure and saturated with gas or methane.
King of England, 1714-1727.
King of England, 1727-1760.
King of England, 1760-1820.
King of England, 1820-1830.
An English gold coin, value 6s. 8d.
King of Great Britain, etc., May 7, 1910.
The name of one of -the original thirteen states of the United States of America. It was called after George II., king of Great Britain, under whose reign it was colonized. George
In 1807, an act of congress was passed which prohibited the trade after 1808, and by subsequent acts it was declared piracy. The federal legislation on the subject will be found in
the term “geospatial data”— (A) means information that is tied to a location on the Earth, including by identifying the geographic location and characteristics of natural or constr
The term “geospatial information” means graphical or digital data depicting natural or manmade physical features, phenomena, or boundaries of the earth and any information related
The term "geospatial intelligence" means the exploitation and analysis of imagery and geospatial information to describe, assess, and visually depict physical features an
The term “geospatial technology” means any technology utilized by analysts, specialists, surveyors, photogrammetrists, hydrographers, geodesists, cartographers, architects, or engi
The term “geothermal” refers to heat energy stored in the Earth's crust that can be accessed for direct use or electric power generation.
For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “geothermal deposit” means a geothermal reservoir consisting of natural heat which is stored in rocks or in an aqueous liquid or vapor (whet
The term “geothermal energy” means energy derived from a geothermal deposit (within the meaning of section 613(e)(2)).
The term “geothermal heat pump” means any heating or air conditioning technology that— (A) uses the ground or ground water as a thermal energy source to heat, or as a thermal energ
“geothermal lease” means a lease issued under authority of this chapter;
the term “geothermal resource” means a resource in the United States including (A) all products of geothermal processes embracing indigenous steam, hot water, and hot brines; (B) s
“geothermal resources” means (i) all products of geothermal processes, embracing indigenous steam, hot water and hot brines; (ii) steam and other gases, hot water and hot brines re
In old New York law. A court messenger or constable. O'Callaghan, New Netm 322.
- Gerefadefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Black's (1891)Stimson (1881)Burrill (1850)
Reeve, {q. v.)
Bearing. Gerens datum, bearing date. 1 Ld. Raym. 336; Hob. 19.
To act; to behave.
To act as heir.
Same as Germane.
- Germandefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Black's (1891)Bouvier (1839)
Whole or entire, as respects genealogy or descent; thus, "brother german" denotes one who is brother both by the father's and mother's side; "cousins german," those in the first an
A first cousin.
The term “German Democratic Republic” includes the government of any political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality thereof or under its control.
Relevant.
Of the same parents; of the same stock.
An Empire of Europe composed of twenty-six states. The constitution is dated April 16, 1871. It Includes all the German states in “an eternal union,” under. the supervisory power o
Lat A sprout of the earth. A young tree, se called.
The term “germination” means the percentage of seeds capable of producing normal seedlings under ordinarily favorable conditions (not including seeds which produce weak, malformed,
In civil law. Officers appointed to manage hospitals for poor old persons. Clef des Lois Rom. "Administrateurs."
In the civil law. An institution or hospital for taking care of the old. Calv. Lex. Their managers are called "gerontocomi."
A name given to the process of dividing a state or other territory into the authorized civil or political divisions, but with such a geographical arrangement as to accomplish a sin
sax. and I. I. In old English money; the gi-eater and better part paid for a thing; a fine, amerciament fense.
Same as Gersume.