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Lat. [from amor- Hzare."] Alienation in mortmain; amortization, or amortisement. Spelm^n.

Amortization' as used in the act is not so broad; it refers to deductions on account of such part of the costs of certain facilities as has been borne by the taxpayer, 'but not aga

When the return is made on the accrual basis, expenses or obligations incurred by the taxpayer in connection with a bond issue, which are not discharged until the payment of the bo

The term “amortization schedule then in effect” means, with respect to an adjustable rate mortgage, a schedule established at the time at which the residential mortgage transaction

To alien lands in mortmain.

I fr., Amortise, amortize. ' lands in mortmain.

I. I. That you against the crown on a monstrans possession of the lands be restored issued on such a judgment; the V. Ousterlemayn.

Lat. [from amovcfe, q. v.] Amoveable; that may be ampved, or removed. Amotihiles et non perpetui. Bract, fol. 12 a.

In the civil law. A moving or inking away. "The slightest amotio is sufficient to constitute theft, if the animus furandi be clearly established." 1 Swlnt 205

(Lat. amovere, to remove; to take away). An unlawful taking of personal chattels out of the possession of the owner, or of one who has a special authority in them. A turning out th

As applied to money the word amount is S3monymous with "sum." 156 111. 337.

In insurance. The amount that is insured, and for which underwriters are liable for loss under a policy of insurance.

In this paragraph, the term “amount due” means the unappropriated amount allocated to a State or Indian tribe before October 1, 2007, under subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 1232(

Descriptive explanations of the terms “amount financed”, “finance charge”, “annual percentage rate”, “total of payments”, and “total sale price” as specified by the Bureau. The des

Where the allegations as to the amount in controversy are challenged by the defendant in an appropriate manner, the plaintiff must support them by competent proof.

The term “amount involved” means, with respect to any act of self-dealing, the greater of the amount of money and the fair market value of the other property given or the amount of

The term “amount loaned” means the amount received by the borrower.

“amount made available under section 48103” or “amount newly made available” means the amount authorized for grants under section 48103 as that amount may be limited in that year b

“amount made available under section 48103” or “amount newly made available” means the amount authorized for grants under section 48103 as that amount may be limited in that year b

In Insurance. The diminution, destruction, or defeat to the insequence of the operation of the risk insured against, according to its valuefin thte policy, or in contribution for l

The term “amount of the loss” means, with respect to a loan, unpaid balance of the principal amount and interest on such loan, less the amount of any judgment collected pursuant to

"amount of unfunded benefit liabilities" means, as of any date, the excess (if any) of— (A) the value of the benefit liabilities under the plan (determined as of such dat

Of property for which stock is issued under statute authorizing issue for property to the amount of the value thereof, is the actual or fairly estimated value. See 42 L. R. A. 621.

The term "amount paid" means— (i) the premiums paid under the contract, reduced by (ii) amounts to which section 72(e) applies (determined without regard to paragraph (4)

a mortgagor, not personally liable on the debt, who sells the property subject to the mortgage and for additional consideration, realizes a benefit in the amount of the mortgage as

For purposes of this section, the term “amounts becoming available for breast cancer research pursuant to this section” means— (A) the total amounts received by the Postal Service

a distribution by a corporation in complete cancellation or redemption of a part of its stock, or one of a series of distributions in complete cancellation or redemption of all or

the full amount needed for "maintenance or support," see §1325(b)(2)(A)(i), but if the debtor's in come exceeds the state median, only certain specified expenses are included, see

That you remove your hands; an order made for the restoration of lands seized by the crown.

A writ addressed to the magistrates of a corporation, requiring them not to make such a man an officer, or to put one out of the office he has, until inquiry is made of his manners

I. In old English law. To remove a judicial proceeding. In the civil law. To remove; to away; to remove with felonious

A sort of temporary patent to protect a claimant of land pending issue of title papers. See 1 Tex. 790.

In this section, the term “amphibious warfare ship” means a ship that is classified as an amphibious assault ship (general purpose) (LHA), an amphibious assault ship (multi-purpose

To defer.

Lat. [from ampliare, q. v.] In the civil law. A deferring of judgment until a cause be further examined. Cowell. An order for the re-hearing of a cause on a day appointed, for the

in Civil Law. A deferring of judgment until the cause is further examined. In this case, the judges pronounced the word amplius, or by writing the letters N. L. for nan liquet, sig

In the Roman law. More; further; more time. A word which the prætor pronounced in cases where there was any obscurity in a cause, and the judices were uncertain whether to condemn

In the Roman law. The trial of a cause; the postponement ment

An ancient punishment for a blow given in a superior court; or for assaulting a judge sitting in the court

American Reports.

American State Reports.

The term “AMT” means the Alternative Minimum Tax for individuals under sections 55–59 of title 26, the term “EGTRRA” means the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of

Any irrational being, as distinguished from man. In a common sense, a quadruped; not, a bird or a fowl. '^ In discussions in the cases as to what is included by " animals " in the

The term “Amtrak” means the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. / “Amtrak” means the National Railroad Passenger Corporation created under chapter 243 of title 49.

v. Antrustio. Amy. V. Ami, An, ane, aenne, sax, A; one; simple An, ann, anne, I. fr. A year. An et day. An, jonr et wast: year, day Anbellareunquamjustum sit, I. war.

A confidential vassal.

See Entertainment; Game, 3; Eight, 3 (3), Civil rights; Theater; Ticket. AN. See A, 4; Ad; Ante; Ant.

Pastime; diversion; enjoyment. See Kxtiuiai.nmext; PLACE of Amusement; Theatre. AMY (Fr.). Friend. See Prociii.in Amy; Next Friend. AN, JOUR ET WASTE. Year, day and waste. See that

Friend.

Year.

the term "anabolic steroid" has the meaning given such term in section 802(41) of this title; and / (A) The term "anabolic steroid" means any drug or hormonal s

In the civil law. An investigation of t Aith, interrogation of witnesses, and inquiry made int,o any fact, especially by torture.

“Anadromous fish” means fish of the species listed in the Annex to the Convention that migrate into the Convention area.

The term “anadromous species” means species of fish which spawn in fresh or estuarine waters of the United States and which migrate to ocean waters.

“Anadromous stocks” means stocks of species listed in the Annex to the Convention that migrate into the Convention area.

A register, or inventory.

For purposes of this section, the term “analog, digital, or electronic image” includes any analog, digital, or electronic method used for the making, execution, acquisition, scanni

The term “analog television service” means television service provided pursuant to the transmission standards prescribed by the Commission in section 73.682(a) of its regulations (

the term “analogue of an anabolic steroid” means a substance whose chemical structure is substantially similar to the chemical structure of an anabolic steroid.

The similitude of relations which exist between things compared.

A theory and system of jurisprudence wrought out neither by inquiring for ethical principles or the dictates of the sentiments of justice nor by the rules which may be actually in

In medical jurisprudence. Impotentia coeundi; frigidity; incapacity for sexual intercourse existing in either man or woman, and in the latter case sometimes called "dyspareunia."

An anarch; one who excites revolt or promotes disorder in a state.

The absence of all political government; by extension, confusion in government.

The Administration shall not withhold disaster assistance pursuant to this paragraph to nurseries who are victims of drought disasters. As used in subsection (b)(2) the term “an ar

In ecclesiastical law. A punishment by which a person is separated from the body of the church, and forbidden all intercourse with the faithful. It differs from excommunication, wh

To pronounce anathema upon; to pronounco accursed by ecclesiastical authority; to excommunicate.

From birth.

In civil law. Taking Interest on interest; receiving compound interest.

Compound interest.

l.fr.. Ancestor. One who has preceded session of real estate; one from whom by reason tate has passed to another by operation of law; estate is inherited.

One who has preceded another in a direct line of descent; an ascendant. A former possessor; the person last seised. Termes de la Ley; 2 Sharswood, Bl. Comm. 201. In the common law,

What relates to or has been done by one's ancestors; as homage ancestral, and the like. That which belonged* to one's ancestors. Ancestral estates are such as come to the possessor

In English law. A prestation or toll for every anchor cast from ashipina port; and sometimes, though there

or ANKER. A measure containing ten gallons.

A toll paid for every anchor cast from a ship in a port.

The term “anchor community” means any area that— (i) except as provided in subparagraph (B), is not more than 15 miles from a historically Black college or university, a Tribal Col

The term "anchor institution" means a school, library, medical or healthcare provider, community college or other institution of higher education, or other community supp

the term “anchor tenancy” means an arrangement in which the United States Government agrees to procure sufficient quantities of a commercial space product or service needed to meet

The lookout required to be kept on the deck of a vessel riding at anchor. See 102 U. S. 200; 29 Fed. 601.

Old; that which has existed from an indefinitely early period or which by age alone has acquired certain rights or privileges accorded in view of long continuance. —Ancient deed. A

A deed which, by reason of its age, is presumed to be authentic, and hence admissible in evidence without direct proof of its execution. It must be at least thirty years old, be fo

Those more than thirty years old.

Manors which, in the time of William the Conqueror, were in the hands of the crown, and are so recorded Tenure in ancient demesne may be pleaded in abatement to an action of ejectm

A tenure manors held by the Crown at the time of or William the Conqueror. A species of services and certaia privileges. A plea of may be pleaded in abatement to real actions, the

Deeds, wills, and other writings more than thirty years old are so called; they are presumed to be genuine without express proof, when coming from the proper custody.

A house that has stood long enough mont of support against adjoining land. Ancient that have been used in their present state for to which, in England, the owner thus has a preclud

One which has stood long enough to acquire an easement of support. 3 Kent, Comm. 437; 2 Washb. Real Prop. 74, 76. See "Eastment."

Windows or openings which have remained in the same place and condition twenty years or more. 5 Har. & J. (Md.) 477; 12 Mass. 157, 220. In England. A right to unobstructed light an

Essays on the early English statutes. Co. Litt. 280.

See Ancient Writings. the time the lease was made, if the building was not then under lease. 2 Vera. 542.

The rent reserved at the time the lease was made, if the building was not then under lease. 2 Yern. 542.

Gentlemen in the Inns of Courts who are of a certain standing. In the Middle, Temple, all who have passed their readings are termed "ancients." In Gray's Inn, the ancients are the

In English law. The eldest of the queen's Serjeants. Serjeants were distinguished as ancient and puisne.

A wall built to be used, and in fact used, as a party-wail, for more than twenty years, by the express permission and continuous acquiescence of the owners of the land on which it

A water-course is "ancient" if the channel through which it naturally runs has existed from time immemorial independent of the quantity of water which it discharges. Earl v. De Har

Deeds, wills, and other writings, more than thirty years old.

Eldership; seniority. Used in St. Ir. 14 Hen. VIII. Cowell. ANCILLARY (Lat. ancilla, a handmaid). Auxiliary; subordinate.

Eldership; seniority. Used in the statute of Ireland, 14 Hen. VIII. Cowell.

i Auxniary;-subordinate; incidental; additional. The king's court is not ancillary to any other.^ Thus also are or may be related — one constitutional po^ifer to another; ^ implied