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The term “incomplete construction project” means a construction project for which funds have been obligated or expended before November 24, 2003, and which is not completed as of N
For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term “incomplete gift” means any transfer which would not be treated as a gift whether or not consideration was received for such transfer.
Where the documentary evidences of title produced by the claimant contain no sufficient lines or boundaries to show that any definite and distinct parcel of land was severed from t
A transfer made subject to a power of revocation in the transferor, terminable at his death, is not complete until his death.
mutual agreement in a common plan or enterprise.
Not conclusive; that may be disputed or rebutted. Applied to presumptions.
not what it says, but rather `a subset of any,' the Court distorts the plain meaning of the statute and departs from established principles of statutory construction.
- Inconclusivedefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Black's (1891)
Not finally decisive. Inconclusive presumptions are capable of being overcome by opposing proof. 3 Bouv. Inst. 3063.
“in confidence” means, with respect to information, that the information is provided— (A) with the expressed intent of the source that it not be disclosed; or (B) under circumstanc
OPORTET UTRAMque partem esse veram. In conjunctives, each part must be true. Wingate, Max. 13. IN CONSIDERATIONE INDE (Law Lat.) In consideration thereof. 3 Salk. 64, pi. 5. IN CON
In conjunctives it is necessary that each part be true. Wing, Max. 13, max. 9. In a condition consisting of divers parts in the copulative, bath parts must be performed.
In conjunctives it is necessary that each part should be true, i. e., performed.
a period of pretrial detention for which a defendant receives credit against the sentence ultimately imposed.
Section 10(b) must be read flexibly, not technically and restrictively. It is not limited to preserving the integrity of the securities markets. Congress meant to bar deceptive dev
In consideration of the premises. 1 Strange, 535.
In consideration thereof.
In contemplation of law.
In consideration of the premises.
The words 'in consideration of' do not import a technical consideration, such as is needed in a private bargain not under seal, but the inducement that led Congress to make the pro
Hardr. 65. In similar cases the remedy should be similar.
In a like case there ought to be a similar remedy.
In his sight or view. 12 Mod. 95.
Flat contradiction between the witness' testimony and the version of the events given in his reports is not the only test of inconsistency. The omission from the reports of facts r
Mutually repugnant or contradictory; contrary, the one to the other, so that both cannot stand, but the acceptance or establishment of the one implies the abrogation or abandonment
For purposes of this section, the term “inconsistent estate basis” means any portion of an underpayment attributable to the failure to comply with section 1014(f).
Within his view.
- In consuetudinibus, non diuturnitas temporis sed soliditas rationis est considerandadefined inBallentine's (1916)Black's (1910)
In customs, not lapse of time, but the soundness of the reason for them should bo considered.
(Lat.) In the civil law. Unadvisedly; unintentionally. Dig. 28. 4. 1.
the controlling question is with respect to the state of mind of the debtor and whether the thought of bankruptcy was the impelling cause of the transaction
The words 'in contemplation of death' mean that the thought of death is the impelling cause of the transfer, and while the belief in the imminence of death may afford convincing ev
The status of one who has committed a contempt and has not expiated his offense.
A provision making a policy 'incontestable' except for certain clearly designated reasons is wholly meaningless and ineffective if, after proof of the loss insured against, the pol
- Incontinencedefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Black's (1891)
Impudicity; indulgence in unlawful carnal connection. INCORPORALIA BELLO NON ADQUiruntur. Things incorporeal are not acquired by war. 6 Maule & S. 104.
Immediately.
BENIGNA; IN TEStamentls, benlgnlor; in restltutlonibus, benignlsslma interpretatio faclenda est. In contracts, the interpretation or construction should be liberal; in wills, more
REI VERITAS POtius quam scriptura perspici debet. In contracts, the truth of the matter ought to be regarded, rather than the writing. Code, 4. 22. 1. IN CONTRACTIBUS TACITE INSUNT
- In contractibus, benigna, in testamentis, benignior, in restitutionibus, benignissima Interpretatio facienda estdefined inBallentine's (1916)Black's (1910)
In contracts, a liberal, in wills, a more liberal, in restitutions, a most liberal construction should be adopted.
In contracte, the truth of the matter ought to be regarded rather than the writing. Cod. 4, 22, 1.
In contracts, the truth of the matter ought to be regarded as of more consequence than the writing.
In contracts, matters of custom and usage are tacitly implied.
In contracts, matters of chstom and usage are tacitly implied. A contract is understood to contain the customary clauses, although they are not expressed. Story, Bills, § 148; 3 Ke
Interest reserved from the amount lent at the time of making a loan. An allowance sometimes made for prompt payment. As a verb, it is used to denote the act of giving money for a b
A fiction of law whereby an act done at one time operates as if done at another time. 79 111. 467. An act so operating is said to do so by relation. All the several parts and cerem
AMbiguum pactum contra vendltorem Interpretandum est. In negotiating a sale, an ambiguous agreement is to be interpreted against the seller. Dig. 50. 17. 172; Id. 18, 1, 21. IN CON
- In contrahenda venditione, ambiguum pactum contra venditorem interpretandam estdefined inBlack's (1910)
In the contract of sale, an ambiguous agreement is to be interpreted against the seller. Dig. 50, 17, 172. See Id. 18, 1, 21.
- In contrahenda venditione, ambiguum pactum contra venditorem interpretandum estdefined inBallentine's (1916)
In negotiating a sale, an ambiguous clause is to be construed against the vendor.
not met by mere conclusory allegations of the pleadings—nor by mere relevance to the case—but require an affirmative showing by the movant that each condition as to which the exami
In the rule that statutes should be se construed as to avoid "inconvenience," this means, as applied to the public, the sacrifice or jcoparding of important public interests or ham
- In conventionibus, contrabentinm voluntas potins quiun verba spectari placuitdefined inBlack's (1910)
In agreements, the intention of the contracting parties, rather than the words used, should be regarded. Broom, Max. 551; Jackson v. Wilkinson, 17 Johns. (N. Y.) 150.
- In conventionibus contrahentium voluntas potius quam verba spectari placuitdefined inBallentine's (1916)
In agreements it is well to regard the wishes of the contracting parties rather than the mere words. See 17 Johns. (N. Y.) 150.
Persons who receive a voluntary conveyance. It is a general rule of the courts of equity, that they will not assist a mere volunteer who has a defective conveyance. Fonbl. Eq. bk.
Incorporeal things are not acquired by war.
Incorporeal, which see.
We incorporate.
II. In old English law. To give a body to; to incorporate.
- Incorporatedefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Black's (1910)Black's (1891)Anderson (1889)
(1) To form into a corporation; to procure or to grant a corporate franchise. (2) To include in any writing the contents of any other writing, whether by actual insertion, or by me
A society of attorneys and solicitors whose function it Is to carry out the acts of parliament and orders of court with reference to articled clerks; to keep an alphabetical roll o
The first category had the potentialities of statehood like unto continental territories. The United States Constitution, including the Bill of Rights, fully applied to an 'incorpo
- Incorporationdefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Black's (1891)
The act of creating a corporation. In Civil Law. The union of one domain to another.
The act of creating a corporation; that which is incorporated. A legal or political body formed by the union of individuals under certain conditions, rules, and laws, and having ce
The adoption of an earlier statute by reference makes it as much a part of the later act as though it had been incorporated at full length. It brings into the later act 'all that i
A removal of an official agent of a corporation from the station assigned to him before the expiration of the term for which he was appointed. 6 Conn. 532. The term is distinguishe
When the importer sells the imported articles, or otherwise mixes them with the general property of the State by breaking up the packages, the state of things changes... the tax th
In substance.
- Incorporealdefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Black's (1891)Anderson (1889)Bouvier (1839)
Having no body or corpus; not material or tangible; not an object of sense, but existing solely in contemplation of law.
Same as Chose in action, which see.
A class of 'incorporeal rights growing out of or incident to things personal; such as patent rights and copyrights. 2 Steph. Conun. 72,
Anything, the subject of property, which is inheritable and not tangible or visible. 2 Woodd. I>ect. 4. A right issuing out of a thing corporate (whether real or personal) or conce
Anything, the subject of property, which is inheritable, and not tangible or visible. 2 Wooddeson, Lect. 4. A right issuing out of a thing corporate, whether real or personal, or c
Neither the contract nor the reservation in his deed gave him a corporeal interest in the marble in situ. It was not a grant to him of the marble, or a grant of a right to quarry a
Intangible property; choses in action, which see.
In the civil law. Things which can neither be seen nor touched, such as consist in rights only, such as the mind alone can perceive. Inst. 2, 2; Civ. Code La. 1900, art. 460; Sulli
A claag of incorporeal rights growing out of or incident to things personal, such as patent-rights and copyrights. 2 Steph, Comm. 72.
the terms “false”, “incorrect”, and “misleading” mean, respectively, false, incorrect, and misleading in any particular;
Incapable of being corrected, amended, or improved. Under the statute 17 Geo. II. c. 5, incorrigible rogues were subjected to two years’ imprisonment in the house of correction, an
A species of rogue or offender, described in St. 6 Geo. IV. c. 83, and St. 1 & 2 Vict. c. 38. 4 Steph. Comm. 309.
That which cannot be affected by immoral or debasing influences, such as bribery or the hope of gain ■or advancement.
On the morrow.
On the morrow. In crastino Animarum, on the morrow of All Souls 1 Bl. Comm. 342.
- Increasedefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Black's (1891)Anderson (1889)
COSTS OF. In English law. It was formerly a practice with the jury to award to the successful party in an action the nominal sum of 40s. only for his costs; and the court assessed
COSTS OF. See Costs de In-
Affidavit of payment of increased costs, produced on taxation.
In English law. It was formerly a practice with the jury to award to the successful party in an action the nominal sum of 40s. only for his costs; and the court assessed, by their
In this subsection, the term “increased minimum performance standard” means a minimum performance standard established under paragraph (1)(A)(ii) or (2)(A)(ii) as modified under su
increased value means the value augmented since the original payment of the duties; and that the five per cent. is to be computed on the value of the materials when those duties we
Mere advance in value in no sense constitutes the gains, profits, or income specified by the statute. It constitutes and can be treated merely as increase of capital.
Some alteration or change in the situation or condition of insured property which tends to increase the risk. See 10 S. D. 82, 66 Am. St. Rep. 685, 71 N. W. 761.
But it seems to accord with principle, that the increase or offspring should belong to the owner of the mother.
that buyers are "closer to most major retailers" than ever before— "regardless of how close or far the nearest storefront." Direct Marketing Assn.
See Accessory; Incident; Ice.
Additions.
For purposes of this section, the term “incremental cost of alternative electric energy” means, with respect to electric energy purchased from a qualifying cogenerator or qualifyin
In this section, the term “incremental expenses” means the reasonable and proper cost of the goods and services that are consumed by a developing country as a direct result of that
The term “incremental funding” means a series of partial payments that— (A) are made as the work on manufacture or articles is being performed or services are being performed or eq
The term “incremental hydropower” means additional generation achieved from increased efficiency after January 1, 2005, at a hydroelectric dam that was placed in service before Jan
- Incrementumdefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Black's (1891)Stimson (1881)
In old English law. Increase; addition; accretion. Cowell.
PROBATIONES DEbent esse luce clariores. In criminal cases, the proofs ought to be clearer than the light. 3 Inst. 210. IN CRIMINALIBUS SUFFICIT GENERAlls malltia intentlonis cum fa
In criminal cases, the proofs ought to be clearer than light. 3 Inst. 210.
In criminal cases, proofs ought to be clearer than light.
- In criminalibus, sufficit generalis malitia intentionis, cum facto paris gradusdefined inBallentine's (1916)Black's (1910)
In crimes general malicious intent accompanied by an act of equal degree is sufficient. See 38 Ala. 213.