Law Dictionary

These words express the right of a lessee to enter, go upon, and return from the lands in question.

A writ of entry.

Ingress, which see.

The right to enter and depart.

At large; not appurtenant or appendant, but annexed to a man's person, e. g., common granted to a man and his heirs by deed is common in gross; or common in gross may be claimed by

An engrosser.

In practice. The act of copying, from a rough draft, a writing, in order that it may be executed; as, ingrossing a deed. INHABITANT (Lat. in, in, habeo, to dwell). One who has a ha

one who has his domicil in a place is an inhabitant of that place; one who has an actual fixed residence in a place. A mere intention to remove to a place will not make a man an in

any one who is liable to the process of the United States' courts.

A dweller in a place; one who dwells or resides permanently in a place, v. Resident,

A tax assessed in England on inhabited dwellinghouses, according to their annual value (St. 14 & 15 Vict. c. 36; 32 & 33 Vict. c. 14, I 11), which is payable by the occupier, the l

In this behalf.

In these words; in the same words. Dig. 34. 4. 30. IN HAEREDES NON SOLENT TRANSIre actiones quae poenales ex maieficio sunt. Penal actions arising from anything of a criminal natur

Actions which are penal arising out of crime do not pass to the heirs.

In these words; In the same words.

The ability of one mode of transportation to operate with a rate lower than competing types of transportation is precisely the sort of 'inherent advantage' that the congressional p

Same as Condition inherent.

On this principle it is, that Courts of justice are universally acknowledged to be vested, by their very creation, with power to impose silence, respect, and decorum, in their pres

Same as Covenant inherent.

The term "inherent Federal function" means a Federal function that may not legally be delegated to an Indian Tribe.

The term “inherent Federal functions” means those Federal functions which cannot legally be delegated to Indian tribes. / The term "inherent Federal functions" means thos

Indisputably under our constitutional system the right to try offenses against the criminal laws, and, upon conviction, to impose the punishment provided by law, is judicial, and i

a situation so inherently coercive that its very existence is irreconcilable with the possession of mental freedom by a lone suspect against whom its full coercive force is brought

when an employer practice is inherently destructive of employee rights and is not justified by the service of important business ends, no specific evidence of intent to discourage

Some conduct, however, is so 'inherently destructive of employee interests' that it may be deemed proscribed without need for proof of an underlying improper motive. That is, some

The term “inherently Federal functions” means functions and responsibilities which, under section 2006(c) of this title , are noncontractable, including— (A) the allocation and obl

The term “inherently governmental function” has the meaning given that term in the Federal Activities Inventory Reform Act of 1998 (Public Law 105–270; 31 U.S.C. 501 note). / As us

Inherently governmental functions.—The term "inherently governmental functions" has the meaning given that term in section 2383(b)(2) of this title. / The term “inherentl

[C]lassifications based on alienage, like those based on nationality or race, are inherently suspect and subject to close judicial scrutiny.

The authority of a court to dismiss sua sponte for lack of prosecution has generally been considered an 'inherent power,' governed not by rule or statute but by the control necessa

Such as result from the very nature and such as are essential to the existence of the institution. See 100 Miss. 811, Ann. Cas. 1914A, 98, 39 L. R. A. (N. S.) 242, 57 South. 806.

any existing defects, diseases, decay or the inherent nature of the commodity which will cause it to deteriorate with a lapse of time

The old term for "heiress." Co. Litt. 13a.

To take by Inheritance; to take as heir on the death of the ancestor. "To inherit to" a person is a common expression in the books. 3 Coke, 41; 2 Bl. Comm. 254, 255.

That an alien has no inheritable blood, and can neither take land himself by descent, nor transmit land from himself to others by descent, is common learning, and requires no reaso

Inheritance is governed by the lex rei sitae. It is not a natural or absolute right, but the creation of statute law. If one claim the right to succeed to the real property of anot

The English statute of 3 & 4 Wm. IV. c. 106, regulating the law of inheritance. 2 Chit. St. 575; 2 Sharswood, Bl. Comm. 37; 1 Steph. Comm. 500.

The English statute of 3 & 4 Wm. IV. c. 106, by which the law of inheritance or descent has been considerably modified. 1 Steph. Comm. 359, 500.

The distinction sought to be made between acquisition through such a judgment and acquisition by a compromise agreement in lieu of such a judgment is too formal to be sound, as it

An inheritance or estate tax is not levied on the property of which an estate is composed. Rather it is imposed upon the shifting of economic benefits and the privilege of transmit

In Civil Law. A prohibition which the law makes or a judge ordains to an individual. Halifax, Anal. p. 126. In English Law. "rhe name of a writ which forbids a judge from further p

In Scotch law. A writ in the sovereign's name, passing the signet, which prohibits all and sundry from having transactions with a wife, or giving her credit. Bell, Diet.; Ersk. Ins

In old English law. Unseemly; not in due order. Fleta, lib. 1, c. 31, § 8. Iniquissima pax est anteponenda justissimo bello. The most unjust peace is to be preferred tothe justest

A fee simple in possession.

In things that are favorable to the spirit, though injurious to property, an extension of the statute should sometimes be made. 10 Coke, 10L

In matters which are good for the soul, though they may be injurious to material things, some elasticity should be given the statute.

In those matters which in law are conceded to be common to all, a custom of a particular country or place need not be alleged.

11 Coke, 85. In those things which by common right are conceded to all, the custom of a particular district or place is not to be alleged.

In these words.

or INHOKE (Saxon; Law Lat. inhokium). In old records. A nook or corner of a common or fallow field, inclosed and cultivated. Kennett Par, Ant. 297, 298; Cowell. INHONESTUS (Lat.) I

In this. IN IISDEM TERIVIINIS (Lat.) In the same terms. 9 East, 487. IN INDIVIDUO (Law Lat.) In the distinct, identical, or individual form; in specie. Story, Bailm. § 97. In speci

The term “inholding” means any right, title, or interest, held by a non-Federal entity, in or to a tract of land that lies within the boundary of a federally designated area.

The term "in-home care service" means any service, including a personal care service, provided to enable the recipient of such service to live at home.

The term "in-home services" includes— (A) services of homemakers and home health aides; (B) visiting and telephone reassurance; (C) chore maintenance; (D) in-home respite

Unsightly; disgraceful.

For purposes of clause (i), the term “in-house expenditures” means expenditures described in paragraphs (1)(A) and (D) other than— (I) payments by the taxpayer to a person engaged

The term “in-house research expenses” means— (i) any wages paid or incurred to an employee for qualified services performed by such employee, (ii) any amount paid or incurred for s

2 Inst. 442. Penal actions arising from anything of a criminal nature do not pass to heirs.

In the law of divorce. Such barbarous cruelty or severity as endangers the Ilfe or health of the party to whom it is addressed, or creates a well-fuimded apprehension of such dange

In this manner.

In the same terms.

I. To invalidate; to deprive of strength or forca

In kind.

In the distinct, Identical or Individual form; in specie. Story, Bailm. § 97.

Infinitely or indefinitely. IN INITIALIBUS (Lat.) In Scotch law. In the preliminaries. Before a witness is examined as to the cause in which he is to testify, he must deny bearing

In the beginnings.

In the beginning.

An apportionment made in general average upon the various articles and interests at risk, according to their value at the time and place of being in safety, for contribution for da

Anew.

A contract, treaty, or league between two sovereigns or states, made to insure their safety and common defense. Alliances are defensive, or offensive. (1) Defensive alliances are t

Prejudice.

liability for the usury penalty does not arise in contract but is laid in invitum as a disciplinary measure; the penalty is imposed by operation of law against the will of the part

I. To prevent or embarrass motion, as by something about the feet; to obstruct or hinder generally; to disturb.

In the very entrance.

I. I Unjust; unequal: inequitable; not right. Iniquum est: it is unjust; — alios permittere, alios inhibere mercaturam: it is unjust to permit trade to some, and to inhibit it to o

A most unfavorable peace is preferable to a most just war. See 18 Wend. (N. Y.) 257.

The most unjust peace is to be preferred to the justest war. Root v. Stuyvesant, 18 Wend. (N. Y.) 257, 305.

(Scotch) Judicial error.

alios inhibere mercaturam. It is Inequitable to permit some to trade, and to prohibit Others. 3 Inst. 181. INIQUUM ESTALIQUEM REI SUI ESSE judicem. It is unjust for any one to be j

It is unfair to permit some to carry on trade and to prohibit others.

It is improper for one to be a judge in his own cause.

It is unjust that freemen should not have the free disposal of their own property. Co. Litt. 223a; 4 Kent, Comm. 131; Hob. 87.

It is unjust for free men not to be at liberty to alienate their own property.

Commenced: inchoate Curtesy tiritiate is the interest which a hus band has in the wife's lands after a child is

That which begins or stands at the beginning. The first letter of a man's name. See Elbsrson v. Richards, 42 N. J. Law, 70. —Initial carrier. In the law of bailments. The carrier w

The term “initial amortization schedule” means a schedule established at the time at which a residential mortgage transaction is consummated with respect to a fixed rate mortgage,

The term “initial applicable 1-year period” means the 1-year period beginning on December 20, 2006.

The term “initial assistance” means the first round of funds that are loaned or used for credit enhancement by a State infrastructure bank for projects eligible for assistance unde

The bill of lading required to be issued by the initial carrier upon an interstate shipment governs the entire transportation. The terms of the original bill of lading were not alt

The term “initial capabilities document” means any capabilities requirement document approved by the Joint Requirements Oversight Council that establishes the need for a materiel a

while each connecting carrier is, of course, liable for damage occurring on its line, only the initial carrier is liable for damage on any of the connections

Under the Carmack amendment, as already construed in the Riverside Mills Case, wherever the carrier voluntarily accepts goods for shipment to a point on another line, in another st

the term "initial contract year" means the contract year beginning in January of 2025;

The term “initial coverage limit” means such limit as established under section 1395w–102(b)(3) of this title for a year before 2025, or, in the case of coverage that is not standa

the first exhibition of any film within the City of Dallas.

The term “initial fractional contribution” means, with respect to any taxpayer, the first charitable contribution of an undivided portion of the taxpayer's entire interest in any t

The term “initial health evaluation” includes, with respect to an individual, a medical and exposure history, a physical examination, and additional medical testing as needed to ev

(Scotch) Preliminary examination of a witness.

(i) The term "initial loan" means a loan to a veteran guaranteed under section 3710 or made under section 3711 of this title if the veteran has never obtained a loan guar

The term “initial merchant” means a person that has obtained a consumer's billing information directly from the consumer through an Internet transaction initiated by the consumer.