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The term “alternative fueled vehicle” means a dedicated vehicle or a dual fueled vehicle; / The term “alternative fueled vehicle” includes— (i) a new qualified fuel cell motor vehi

The term "alternative fueled vehicle infrastructure" means infrastructure used to charge or fuel an alternative fueled vehicle.

For purposes of this section, the term “alternative fuel mixture” means a mixture of alternative fuel (other than a fuel described in subparagraph (A), (C), or (E) of subsection (d

For purposes of this part, the term “alternative fuels” includes natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, hydrogen, fuels other than alcohol that are derived from biological materials

The term “alternative fuel vehicle” means a vehicle that is solely operating on— (A) methanol, denatured ethanol, or other alcohols; (B) a mixture containing at least 85 percent of

In this paragraph, the term “alternative grantee” means a public housing agency (as defined in section 1437a(b) of this title ), a unified funding agency (as defined in section 113

“alternative means of dispute resolution” means any procedure that is used to resolve issues in controversy, including, but not limited to, conciliation, facilitation, mediation, f

the term “alternative medical isotope production target” means a nuclear reactor target which is enriched to less than 20 percent of the isotope U–235;

The term “alternative method of compliance” means a method of compliance in accordance with one or more of the following authorities: (A) a substitution plan submitted and approved

The term “alternative minimum taxable income” means the taxable income of the taxpayer for the taxable year— (i) determined with the adjustments provided in section 56 and section

the term “alternative mortgage transaction” means a loan or credit sale secured by an interest in residential real property, a dwelling, all stock allocated to a dwelling unit in a

The term “alternative non-emergency services provider” means, with respect to non-emergency services for the diagnosis or treatment of a condition, a health care provider, such as

the term “alternative nuclear reactor fuel or target” means a nuclear reactor fuel or target which is enriched to less than 20 percent in the isotope U–235;

An obligation allowing the obligor to choose which of two things he will do, the performance of either of which will satisfy the instrument. Where the things which form the obj'ect

For purposes of this subsection, the term “alternative or innovative treatment technologies” means those technologies, including proprietary or patented methods, which permanently

The term “alternative payment model” means, other than for purposes of subparagraphs (B)(ii)(I)(bb) and (C)(ii)(I)(bb) of paragraph (2), any of the following: (i) A model under sec

Alternative planning criteria.—The term "alternative planning criteria" means criteria submitted under section 155.1065 or 155.5067 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulatio

where promises are in the alternative, the fact that one of them is at the time, or subsequently becomes, impossible of performance does not, at least without more, relieve the pro

The terms "diversion" and "alternative prosecution and sentencing" mean the appropriate use of effective mental health treatment alternatives to juvenile justic

One of several remedies between which one must elect. See "Cumulative Remedy."

The term "alternative staging regime" means the application, pursuant to subsection (d), of the requirements of article 8 of the automotive appendix to the production of

The term "alternative staging regime period" means the period during which the alternative staging regime is in effect.

the term “alternative system” means any method for the management of sewage sludge or industrial waste which does not require a permit under this Act;

For purposes of subsection (a)(4), the term “alternative tax net operating loss deduction” means the net operating loss deduction allowable for the taxable year under section 172,

The term "alternative technologies" means technologies, such as accelerator-based equipment, that do not use radiological materials.

The term “alternative technologies for uranium enrichment” means technologies to enrich uranium by methods other than the gaseous diffusion process.

The term “alternative test method” means a test method that— (A) includes any new or revised test method; and (B) (i) reduces the number of animals required; (ii) refines procedure

The term “alternative trading system” means an organization, association, or group of persons that— (A) is registered as a broker or dealer pursuant to section 15(b) of the Securit

Alternative transportation.—The term “alternative transportation” means transportation by bus, rail, or any other publicly or privately owned conveyance that provides to the public

The term “alternative water source project” means a project designed to provide municipal, industrial, and agricultural water supplies in an environmentally sustainable manner by c

The term “alternative water supplies” includes, but is not limited to, drinking water and household water supplies.

Definition.—In this subsection, the term “alternative workplace arrangements” includes telecommuting, hoteling, virtual offices, and other distributive work arrangements.

A writ commanding the person against whom it is issued to do a specified thing, or show cause to the court why he should not be compelled to do it. ALTERNIS VICIBUS (Law Lat.) By a

Alternately.

Not to injure another. One of Justinian's three principles, basis of all law. Inst. 1. 1. See "Honeste Vivere," and "Suam Cuique Tribuere."

Not to Injure another. This maxim, and two others, honeste vivere, and suum cuique tribuere, (qv.,) are considered by Justinian as fundamental principles upon which all the rules o

One of two.

In civil law. A servitude by which the owner of a house is restrained from building beyond a certain height.

/. The name of owner of a house was restrained from tain limit.

In civil law. A servitude which consists in the right, to him who is entitled to it, to build his house as high as he may think proper. In general, every one enjoys this privilege,

High and low. This phrase is applied to an agreement made between two contending parties to submit all matters in dispute, cdto et basso, to arbitration. Cowell.

I fr. Also; in like manner.

The high sea.

High.

I. In the civil law. A servitude which consists in the right of the owner of a house to buiid it to any height. Altns non tolendi: a servitude which restrains him from building abo

A foster child. ALVEUS (Lat.) The bed or channel through which the stream flows when it runs within Its ordinary channel. Calv. Lex. Alveus derelictus, a deserted channel. 1 Mackel

To him and to his heirs forever.

A misprint in the Register for c Unetum, noticed by Theloall in his Digest. Beg. Orig. 2 a. Thel. Dig. lib. 8, c. 1, § 24. Alvey, however, is used in French. Kelham.

The ordinary bed of a stream.

A deserted channel. Mackeld. Rom. Law, § 274.

See Provided. AM, Amended, amendment; American.

and in force in the client. of both hands; one who action. of meaning in the patent, when the doubt itself; latent, when the collateral circumstances. veriiicatione suppletur, veri

See Consolidate, Associations.

Consolidation of corporations is a merger, a union, or amalgamation, by which the stock of the two is made one, their property and franchises combined into one, their powers become

A compilation of marine laws of countries surrounding the Mediterranean, made in the 11th century.

A code of sea laws compiled for the free and trading republic of Amalphi toward the end of the eleventh century. 3 Kent, Comm. 9. It consists of the laws on maritime subjects on ac

One who writes on behalf of another that which he dictates.

The term “amateur astronomer” means an individual whose employer does not provide any funding, payment, or compensation to the individual for the observation of asteroids and other

The term “amateur athlete” means an athlete who meets the eligibility standards established by the national governing body or paralympic sports organization for the sport in which

The term “amateur athletic competition” means a contest, game, meet, match, tournament, regatta, or other event in which amateur athletes compete ( 36 U.S.C. 220501(b)(2) ). / the

the term “amateur sports organization” means— (A) a person or governmental entity that sponsors, organizes, schedules, or conducts a competitive game in which one or more amateur a

The term “amateur station” means a radio station operated by a duly authorized person interested in radio technique solely with a personal aim and without pecuniary interest.

A vassal; a client.

Ambaxia. L. Lat. [from Germ. ambacht, service, or Gallic ambactus; Lat. legatio.] An embassy; or service. Si in dominica ambascia fuerit occupatus; if he were engaged in the king's

A person sent about in the service of another; a person sent on a service. A word of frequent occurrence in the writers of the middle ages. Spelman.

In international law. A public minister sent abroad by some sovereign state or prince, with a legal commission and authority to transact business on behalf of his country with the

The term “Ambassador at Large” means the Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom appointed under section 6411(b) of this title .

This refers to diplomatic and consular representatives accredited to the United States by foreign powers, not to those representing this country abroad. It is a privilege, not of t

Fr. An ambassador. Kelham.

The term “AMBER Alert communications network” means the AMBER Alert communications network established under subtitle A of title III of the PROTECT Act ( 34 U.S.C. 20501 et seq.).

In old English law. A measure of four bushels.

An attorney who received pay from both sides; a bribed juror.

l. Ambiguous. Uncertain or doubtful, spect to meaning. Ambigua responsio accipienda: an ambiguous answer is to be offers it Ambiguis casibns semper doubtful cases the presumption i

An ambiguous plea should be resolved against the pleader of it.

An ambiguous answer is to be taken against (is not to be construed in favor of) him who offers it. 10 Coke, 59.

In doubtful cases it is always presumed in favor of the crown.

Ambiguity.

An ambiguity is resolved against the stipulator.

that which seemeth certain and without ambiguity, for anything that appeareth upon the deed or instrument; but there is some collateral matter out of the deed that breedeth the amb

that which appears to be ambiguous upon the deed or instrument

A latent ambiguity in the language may be removed by evidence; for whatever ambiguity arises from an extrinsic fact may be explained by extrinsic evidence. Ban. Max. Reg. 23„

A latent ambiguity of words may be supplied by proof, because ambiguity arising from a fact may be removed by proof of the fact. See 100 Mass. 60.

No proof will remove a patent ambiguity of words. See 21 Wend. (N. Y.) 651.

A patent ambiguity cannot be cleared up by extrinsic evident. Lofft, 249.

Awkwardness is not ambiguity, nor do defined multiple meanings, each of which is satisfied by the allegations of the information, constitute a want of definiteness.

An ambiguity in relation to the very foundation of the instrument itself, as distinguished from an ambiguity in regard to the construction of its terms. The term is applied, for in

An ambiguous contract is to be interpreted against the seller.

An ambiguous contract should be interpreted against the vendor.

An ambiguous plea ought to be interpreted against the pleader of it.

An ambiguous plea ought to be interpreted against the party pleading it. Co. Litt. 303b.

Lat. [from ambigere, to doubt, to be in suspense.] Ambiguous, uncertain, doubtful, obscure; of uncertain meaning: that can be taken in more ways, or understood in more senses than

Reparation; compensation f o wrong done; satisfaction. By 84 Geo. H (1751), c. 24, re-enacted in severs States, a tender of amends to the party injured by mistake made by a magistr

A boundary line. AMBITUS (Lat.) A space beside a building, two and a half feet in width, and of the same length as the building; a space two and a half feet in width between two ad

In the Roman law. A going around; a path worn by going around. A space of at least two and a half feet in width, between neighboring houses, left for the convenience of going aroun

In Saxon law. A vessel or measure, the capacity of which is now unknown. Spelman. AMBULATORIA EST VOLUNTAS DEfuncti usque ad vitae supremum exitum. The will of a deceased person is

A vehicle for the conveyance of the sick or wounded. In time of war they are considered neutral and must be respected by the belligerents. Oppenheim, Int. L. 126. AMBULATORY (Lat.

Lat. [from ambulare, to walk, or move about.] Ambulatory or moveable; admitlang or alteration, not fixed. TalaaUM tastataria aaibalataria eat ■■qae ad marteai. The will of a testat

A will is revocable until the last moment of life.

The will of a deceased person ls ambulatory until the latest moment of life. Dig. 34, 4, 4.

I. An ambulatory, ble will or intention. Amesnable. Alternativa petitio prayer is not to be heard. turn. another. a servitude by which the building higher than a cerphrase applied