Law Dictionary

The term “intercollegiate sport” means a sport played at the collegiate level for which eligibility requirements for participation by a student athlete are established by a nationa

To enjoy a right of common mutually with the inhabitants of a contiguous town, vill, or manor. 2 Sharswood, Bl. Comm. 33; Termes de la Ley.

A mutual privilege, between the tenants of adjoining manors, of pasturing their cattle on the commons of each other. INTERCOURSE (Lat. intercursus, from inter, between, and currere

Letters of inter-communing were letters from the Scotch privy council passing (on their act) in the king's name, charging the lieges not to reset, supply or intercommune with the p

Between husband and wife. INTER PARTES (Lat. between the parties). A phrase signifying an agreement professing in the outset, and before any stipulations are introduced, to be made

Between conjunct persons. By the act 1621, c. 18, all conveyances or alienations between conjunct persons, unless granted for onerous causes, are declared, as in a question with cr

The term "interconnect" means the physical linking of 2 networks for the mutual exchange of traffic on non-discriminatory terms and conditions.

the term “interconnected service” means service that is interconnected with the public switched network (as such terms are defined by regulation by the Commission) or service for w

The term “interconnected VoIP service” has the meaning given such term under section 9.3 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, as such section may be amended from time to time.

The term “Interconnection” means a geographic area in which the operation of bulk-power system components is synchronized such that the failure of one or more of such components ma

The term “interconnection agreement” means an agreement with a utility for the purposes of interconnecting the energy property owned by such taxpayer to the transmission or distrib

Each electric utility shall make available, upon request, interconnection service to any electric consumer that the electric utility serves. For purposes of this paragraph, the ter

The term “interconnection system” means any system of interconnection facilities used for the distribution of programs to public telecommunications entities.

The term “intercontinental ballistic missile launch facility or control center” means such facilities or control centers located at the Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, the Malmst

something more than "commerce", and would give to the general government a wider range of power over the States, no one, I am sure, will claim for this court the power to interpola

Among others; in a general clause; not by name, (nommatim.) A term applied in the civll law to clauses of disinheritance in a will. Inst. 2, 13, 1; Id. 2, 13, 3.

In Civil Law. The formula according to which the praetor ordered or forbade anything to be done in a cause concerning true or quasi possession until it should be decided definitely

In civil law. A judicial decree, by which a person is deprived of the exercise of his civil rights. The condition of the party who labors under this incapacity. INTERDICTUM SALVIAN

Banishment with a prohibition on all persons to refrain from furnishing the person with either fire or water.

This partial trade between the two countries, whether originating in the acts of the one government or the other, may frequently take place; but cannot, when it does, with any prop

I. In the civil law. An Interdictum Salviannm: the Salvian lay for the owner of a farm, to obtain tenant, pledged for the rent

A foreclosure of a pledge of a tenant’s goods securing rent.

Lat. In Roman law. The Salvian interdict. A process which lay for the owner of a farm to obtain possession of the goods of his tenant who had pledged them to him for the rent of th

The term “interdisciplinary approach” means an approach to making decisions regarding the containment or control of an undesirable plant species or group of species, which— (A) inc

It sometimes happens that a plea which on its face seems just, is nevertheless unfair and injurious.

It sometimes happens that a plea which seems prima fade just, nevertheless is Injurious and unequal. Inst. 4, 14, 1, 2.

I. In the civil law. Inserted among'others; additional.

Interest; an interest.

The lessee’s interest in a term or lease for years to begin at a future time. See 72 Mo. 535, 37 Am. Rep. 446.

all forms of real and personal property, including profits and proceeds.

MARITIME. See "Marine Interest."

evidence, is the benefit which a person has in the matter about to be decided and which is in issue between the parties. By the term benefit is here understood some pecuniary or ot

For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term “interest accrual period” means the period— (i) beginning on the day after the return due date for any taxable year of the taxpayer, and

the United States cannot be subjected to the payment of interest unless there be an authorized engagement to pay it or a statute permitting its recovery... But this exemption has n

For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “interest and carrying charges” means the excess of— (A) the sum of— (i) interest on indebtedness incurred or continued to purchase or carry

It is a dictate of natural justice, and the law of every civilized country, that a man is bound in equity, not only to perform his engagements, but also to repair all the damages t

A suit upon a contractual obligation to pay money at a fixed or ascertainable time is a suit to recover damage for its breach, including both the principal amount and interest by w

an obligation upon which by express statutory direction interest must be paid is an interest-bearing obligation

The contract being entirely silent as to interest, if the notes should not be punctually paid, the creditor is entitled to interest after that time by operation of law, and not by

For purposes of this section, the term “interest capitalization provision” means any provision of this subtitle under which interest— (i) is required to be charged to capital accou

The term “interest cost to outlay ratio” means, with respect to any fiscal year, the percentage obtained by dividing the interest cost for such fiscal year on the net public debt b

By the judiciary act of 1789, ch. 20, s. 23, the supreme court is authorized, in cases of affirmance of any judgment or decree, to award to the respondent just damages for his dela

The term “interested entity” means the government of a CAFTA–DR country other than the United States, a potential or actual purchaser of a textile or apparel good, or a potential o

In this subparagraph, the term “interested party” means— (I) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs or the Administrator; or (II) in the case of a small business concern that is awarded

the term “interested person” means any person having a contract or other financial interest in grain as the owner, seller, purchaser, warehouseman, or carrier, or otherwise;

The term “interested stakeholder groups” means any of the following with interest in an applicable coral reef or ecologically significant unit of a coral reef: (A) A business. (B)

The general rule of law, in relation to witnesses who are interested in the event of the cause, goes no farther than to exclude them from giving evidence in favour of that party to

The term “interest expense” means the aggregate amount allowable to the taxpayer as a deduction for interest (within the meaning of section 265(b)(4)) for the taxable year (determi

It especially concerns the state that peace be preserved in the kingdom, and that whatever things are against peace be prudently avoided. 2 Inst. 158.

For purposes of this section, the term “interest in a closely held business” means— (A) an interest as a proprietor in a trade or business carried on as a proprietorship; (B) an in

The general rule in bankruptcy and in equity receivership has been that interest on the debtors' obligations ceases to accrue at the beginning of proceedings. Exaction of interest,

The term “interest in land” means any ownership or possessory right with respect to real property, including ownership in fee, an easement, a leasehold, and any subsurface or miner

The term “interest in property” includes a conservation easement.

The term “interest in real property” includes fee ownership and co-ownership of land or improvements thereon, leaseholds of land or improvements thereon, options to acquire land or

It is essential that the applicant shall claim an interest in the matters there in controversy between the plaintiff and original defendant. The purpose for which permission to int

See Maritime Interest.

Compound interest.

interest of money on account' and 'intereat on money judgments,' and having that meaning it repeals § 4865, "supra".

this allowance of interest is not an incident to the affirmance affixed to it by law or by a rule of court. If given by this court, it must be in the exercise of its discretionary

By a rule of this court, when there are no special circumstances, six per cent. interest is allowed upon the amount of the judgment in the court below; under special circumstances,

As a general rule, after property of an insolvent is in custodia legis interest thereafter accruing is not allowed on debts payable out of the fund realized by a sale of the proper

Section 16(b) authorizes the recovery of liquidated damages as compensation for delay in payment of sums due under the Act. Since Congress has seen fit to fix the sums recoverable

compensation for the use or forbearance of money.

The terms "interest on lawyers trust account" and "IOLTA" mean a system in which lawyers place certain client funds in interest-bearing or dividend-bearing acco

the term "interest-only" means that, under the terms of the legal obligation, one or more of the periodic payments may be applied solely to accrued interest and not to lo

In the one, the state rule, except as to contract; no interest without statute in the United States rule; interest in all cases where equitably due unless forbidden by statute. In

Generally, interest is not allowed upon unliquidated damages. But when necessary in order to arrive at fair compensation, the court in the exercise of a sound discretion may includ

A provision in a policy of insurance, which imports that the policy is to be good though the insured have no insurable interest in the subject matter. This constitutes a "wager pol

For purposes of this subsection, the term “interest payment date” means each date on which interest is payable by the issuer under the terms of the bond. / For purposes of this sec

An insurance policy which by its form shows that the assured has a real interest in the thing insured and that it is not a mere wager. See 37 Wis. 503.

The term "interest rate reduction refinancing loan" means a loan described in section 3710(a)(8), 3710(a)(9)(B)(i), 3710(a)(11), 3712(a)(1)(F), or 3762(h)(1) of this titl

It concerns the state that crimes remain not unpunished. Jenk. Cent pp. 30, 31, case 59; Wing. Max. 501.

It concerns the state that persons do not misuse their property. 6 Coke, 36a.

It is in the interest of the state that crimes should not remain unpunished.

It is of interest to the state that no one should make ill use of his own.

It is of interest to the state that men should be protected.

It is of interest to the state that judgments should not be reversed.

It is of interest to the state that men’s last wills be held valid.

It is of interest to the state that prisons should be safe.

It is of interest to the state that peace should be preserved in the kingdom and whatever things are adverse to peace should be prudently declined.

It is of interest to the state that each one should make good use of his property. Interest reipublicae ut sit finis litium. It is of interest to the state that there should be an

It concerns the state that [the lives of] men be preserved. 12 Coke, 62.

It concerns the state that things adjudicated be not rescinded. 2 Inst 360. It is matter of public concorn that solemn adjudications of the courts should not be disturbed. See Best

It concerns the state that there be an end of lawsuits. Co. Litt. 303. It is for the general welfare that a period be put to litigation. Broom, Max. 331, 343.

It concerns the sinte that men's last wills be held valld, [or allowed to stand.] Co.. Litt 230b.

It concerns the state that prisons be safe places of confinement. 2 Inst. 589.

It is the concern of the state that every one nses his property properly.

What is obviously meant there is a significantly protectable interest.

The term “interests in real property” includes fee ownership and co-ownership of land or improvements thereon, leaseholds of land or improvements thereon, options to acquire land o

In English probate law. A suit to determine which of several persons is by interest entitled to administer an estate.

See Compound interest .

(Between the jaws of the land.) A term used to describe a roadstead or arm of the sea enclosed between promontories or projecting headlands.

I. In old English law. A a felonious killing.

An interference [is] a proceeding instituted for the purpose of determining the question of priority of invention between two or more parties claiming the same patentable invention

There is but one issue of fact in an interference suit. That issue relates to the dates wherein the interfering matter was respectively invented by the interfering inventors. If th

mere remonstrances or even criticisms of an officer are not usually held to be the equivalent of unlawful interference

§ 8(a)(1) is violated if it is shown that the discharged employee was at the time engaged in a protected activity, that the employer knew it was such, that the basis of the dischar

The term “interfere with” means to restrict a person’s freedom of movement.

prohibits not only intrusive threats and promises but also conduct immediately favorable to employees which is undertaken with the express purpose of impinging upon their freedom o

immunity from non-discriminatory taxation sought by a private person for his property or gains because he is engaged in operations under a government contract or lease cannot be su