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"intergovernmental organization" includes international organization (as defined in section 1116(b)(5) of this title); / the term “intergovernmental organization” include
The term "intergovernmental support agreement" means a legal instrument reflecting a relationship between the Secretary concerned and a State, local, or tribal government
It is an established principle of our constitutional system of dual government that the instrumentalities, means and operations whereby the United States exercises its governmental
Meanwhile; in the meantime.
In the meantime let him be committed.
An order for one’s temporary custody.
The term "interim contact" means the ability of a left-behind parent to communicate with or visit an abducted child during the pendency of an abduction case.
The term “interim controls” means a set of measures designed to reduce temporarily human exposure or likely exposure to lead-based paint hazards, including specialized cleaning, re
The term "Interim Council" means the governing body of the Tribe specified in section 1300l–4 of this title. / The term “Interim Council” means the governing body of the
An officer appointed to have the temporary management Of the property of a convict, since the abolition of escheats. 4 Steph. Comm. 462.
In English law. A person appointed by justices of the peace to lake care of the property of a felon convict, until the appointment by the crown of an administrator or administrator
In Scotch law. A judicial officer elected or appointed imder the bankruptcy law to take charge of and pre-
The term “interim franchise” means any franchise— (A) which is entered into on or after June 19, 1978; (B) the term of which, when combined with the terms of all prior interim fran
“interim guidelines” means any interim guidelines developed by the Secretary pursuant to section 544h of this title , and any amendment, revision, or variance;
In this subsection, the term "interim leasing actions" has the meaning given that term by the Administrator of the General Services Administration.
The term “interim maintenance services” means the provision of methadone in a treatment program under the circumstances described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a).
the term “interim measure” means any short-term method for the management of sewage sludge or industrial waste, which— (A) is used before implementation of an alternative system; a
One appointed t6 fill a temporary vacancy,
A temporary court order, e. g., Preliminary injunction, which see.
A receipt for money paid on account of a bond or other instrument to be delivered on full payment.
The term “Interim Tribal Council” means the governing body of the Tribe specified in section 1300n–5 of this title.
The term “interior furnishing” means any type of furnishing made in whole or in part of fabric or related material and intended for use or which may reasonably be expected to be us
The term “interior West” means the States of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah.
The term “interjurisdictional fishery resource” means— (A) a fishery resource for which a fishery occurs in waters under the jurisdiction of one or more States and the exclusive ec
In old practice. To link together, or interchangeably. Writs were called "interlaqueata" where several were issued against several parties residing in different counties, each part
The term “interLATA service” means telecommunications between a point located in a local access and transport area and a point located outside such area.
A judgment which is not final is called “interlocutory;” that is, an iuterlocutory judgment is one which determines some preliminary or subordinate point or plea, or settles some s
- Interlineationdefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Black's (1891)Anderson (1889)Bouvier (1839)
Writing between two lines.
the 'interline' operations of motor carriers—that is to say, with the interchanging of trailers between an originating carrier and another carrier when the latter serves an area no
Persons serving as members of the boards of directors of two or more competing corporations.
Same as Imparlance.
- Interlocutordefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Black's (1891)Stimson (1881)
In Scotch practice. An order or decree of court; an order made in open court. 2 Swint. 362; Arkley, 32.
In Scotch practice. A decree as to the relevancy of a libel or indictment in a criminal case. 2 Alls. Crim. Pr. 373.
- Interlocutorydefined inCyclopedic (1922)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Black's (1891)Stimson (1881)Bouvier (1839)
Something which is done between the commencement and the end of a suit or action which decides some point or matter, which, however, is not a final decision of the matter in issue;
Costs awarded to a party by the court before judgment, during the progress of a cause. See 17 Fed. (U. S.) 2.
a decree was regarded as interlocutory whenever an inquiry as to matter of law or fact is directed preparatory to a final decision
An interlocutory injunction, at least ordinarily, is not a matter of strict right; but the application is addressed to the sound discretion of the court.
An order of court made in the progress of the cause, requiring something to be done or observed, but not determining the controversy. See 107 Ind. 9, 7 N. E. 579.
Orders that in no way touch on the merits of the claim but only relate to pretrial procedures are not in our view 'interlocutory' within the meaning of § 1292(a)(1).
In the civil law. A sentence on some indirect question arising from the principal cause. Hal-lifax, Civil Law, b. 3, chi 9, no. 40.
In the civiliaw. A sentence on some indirect question arising from the principal cause. Hallifax, Civil Law, b. 3, ch. 9, no. 40.
- Interlopersdefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Black's (1891)Bouvier (1839)
Persons who Interrupt the trade of a company of merchants, by pursuing the same business with them in the same place, without lawful authority.
In old Scots law. An interlocutory decree or decision.
In the popular sense, this term denotes the contracting of a marriage relation between two persons considered as members of different nations, tribes, families, etc., as, between t
To interfere with property or the conduct of business affairs officiously or without right or title. McQueen v. Babcock, 41 Barb. (N. Y.) 339; In re Shinn's Estate, 166 Pa. 121, 30
The term “intermediary” means a financial institution receiving Center funds for establishing a revolving fund and relending to an eligible entity. / The term "intermediary&qu
the term “intermediary country” means a country that exports raw or worked ivory that does not originate in that country;
The term “intermediary nation” means a nation that exports yellowfin tuna or yellowfin tuna products to the United States and that imports yellowfin tuna or yellowfin tuna products
The term “intermediary nonprofit grantee” means an intermediary nonprofit organization that receives a grant under subsection (b).
The term “intermediary nonprofit organization” means an experienced and capable nonprofit entity with meaningful prior experience in providing organizational development assistance
of evaluating speech restrictions, 416 U.S., at 407, 94 S.Ct., at 1808, allowing censorship if it "further[ed] an important or substantial governmental interest unrelated to the su
In probate law. An account of an executor, administrator, or guardian filed subsequent to his first or initial account and bsfore his final account. Specifically in New York, an ac
The term “intermediate base incandescent lamp” means a lamp that uses an intermediate screw base as described in ANSI C81.61–2006, Specifications for Electric Bases, common designa
an institution which (1) is licensed under State law to provide, on a regular basis, health-related care and services to individuals who do not require the degree of care and treat
The term “intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded” means an institution (or distinct part thereof) for the mentally retarded or persons with related conditions if— (1)
The term “intermediate handler” means any person including a department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States or of any State or local government (other than a dealer, r
The term “intermediate ingredient or feedstock” means a material or compound made in whole or in significant part from biological products, including renewable agricultural materia
The term “intermediate level service school” means any of the following: (A) The United States Army Command and General Staff College. (B) The College of Naval Command and Staff. (
The term “intermediate load powerplant” means a powerplant (other than a peakload powerplant), the electrical generation of which in kilowatt hours does not exceed, for any 12-cale
The term "intermediate material" means a material that is self-produced, used in the production of a good, and designated pursuant to subsection (b)(10). / The term "
In code practice. An order made between the commencement of an action and the entry of a final judgment, or, in criminal law, between the finding of the indictment and the completi
The term "intermediate provider" means any entity that— (A) enters into a business arrangement with a covered provider or other intermediate provider for the specific pur
An intermediate state court in declaring and applying the state law is acting as an organ of the State and its determination, in the absence of more convincing evidence of what the
Toll for travel on a toll road, paid or to be collected from persons who pass thereon at points between the toll gates, such persons not passing by, through, or around the toll gat
In terms of determination; exactly in point 11 Go. 40 b. In express or determinate terms. 1 Leon. 93. IN TERROREM (Lat.). By way of threat, terror, or warhing. For example, when a
In determinating terms.
For purposes of this subsection, the term “intermittent disaster-response appointee” means an individual appointed by the Secretary under subsection (c).
An easement only used or to be used at intervals. See 51 N. H. 504, 12 Am. Rep. 147.
Confusion of goods; the confusing or mingling together of goods belonging to different owners in such a way that the property of neither owner can be separately identified or extra
The term “intermodal” means of or relating to the connection between rail service and other modes of transportation, including all parts of facilities at which such connection is m
“intermodal adaptability” refers to any characteristics of an automobile which enable it to be operated or carried, or which facilitate its operation or carriage, by or on an alter
Intermodal equipment.—The term “intermodal equipment” means trailing equipment that is used in the intermodal transportation of containers over public highways in interstate commer
Intermodal equipment interchange agreement.—The term “intermodal equipment interchange agreement” means the Uniform Intermodal Interchange and Facilities Access Agreement or any ot
Intermodal equipment provider.—The term “intermodal equipment provider” means any person that interchanges intermodal equipment with a motor carrier pursuant to a written interchan
“intermodal transportation” means the successive transportation of a loaded container or trailer from its place of origin to its place of destination by more than one mode of trans
The term “intermunicipal agency” means an agency established by two or more municipalities with responsibility for planning or administration of solid waste.
- interndefined inU.S. CodeCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Black's (1891)Anderson (1889)Stimson (1881)
For purposes of this subsection, the term "intern" means an individual who performs service for an employing office which is uncompensated by the United States to earn cr
existing or situated within the limits ...
There is undoubtedly an internal commerce which is subject to the control of the States. The power delegated to Congress is limited to commerce 'among the several States,' with for
"internal controls" means a process, effected by an entity's management and other personnel, designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of objecti
The term “internal financial activities” includes— (A) internal financial activities conducted by a grandfathered savings and loan holding company or any affiliate; and (B) interna
With reference to governmental policy and constitutional provisions restricting taxation or the contracting of public debts, this term means works of general public utility or adva
All government revenue excepting duties on exports and imports.
The term “Internal Revenue Code of 1986” means this title, and the term “Internal Revenue Code of 1939” means the Internal Revenue Code enacted February 10, 1939, as amended.
When used in this chapter, the term “internal revenue officer assigned to the premises” means the internal revenue officer assigned by the Secretary to duties at premises establish
under § 7602 an internal revenue summons may be issued in aid of an investigation if it is issued in good faith and prior to a recommendation for criminal prosecution
The term “internal tax” includes an internal fee, charge, or exaction, and includes— (A) the tax imposed by section 2491(c) of the Internal Revenue Code with respect to an article,
Section 8(b)(1) leaves a union free to enforce a properly adopted rule which reflects a legitimate union interest, impairs no policy Congress has imbedded in the labor laws, and is
The term "internal waters" has the meaning given the term in section 2.24 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation).
Marque, Martial, Military, Positive, Private, Public, Rhodian, law, see those titles. Law borgh, appearance. Law-burrows, sc.. Law day: a day of open court; of a bond debt. Law lor
The term “international agreement” includes— (A) any treaty that requires the advice and consent of the Senate, pursuant to article II of the Constitution of the United States; and
the terms “amateur athlete”, “amateur athletic competition”, “amateur sports organization”, “international amateur athletic competition”, and “national governing body” have the mea
The term “international application” means an application for international registration that is filed under the Madrid Protocol. / The term “international application” means an ap
The term “international application designating the United States” means an international application specifying the United States as a country in which a patent is sought, regardl
The term “international application originating in the United States” means an international application filed in the Patent and Trademark Office when it is acting as a Receiving O
The term “international arrangement” means any international agreement hereafter approved by the Congress or any treaty during the time such agreement or treaty is in full force an
The term “International Bureau” means the International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organization. / The term “International Bureau” means the international intergover
the term “international business” means profit-oriented business relationships conducted across national boundaries and includes activities such as the buying and selling of goods,
The term “international carriage” means transportation of perishable foodstuffs if such foodstuffs are loaded in equipment or the equipment containing them is loaded onto a rail or
The term “International Classification of Diseases for Oncology” means a classification system that includes topography (site) information and histology (cell type information) dev