Law Dictionary

Drugs secretly put into a drink to stupefy the victim.

The term “K nonimmigrant visa” means a nonimmigrant visa under clause (i) or (ii) of section 1101(a)(15)(K) of this title .

In seamen's language, a "knot" is a division of the log-line serving to measure the rate of the vessel's motion. The number of knots which run off from the reel in half a minute sh

The terms “knowledge” or “know” mean— (A) actual knowledge that a fact or circumstance exists or is substantially certain to occur; (B) an awareness of a high probability of a fact

In conveyancing. A form of public address, of great antiquity, and with which many written instruments, such as bonds, letters of attorney, etc., still commence.

knowing,' and I am unwilling to say that in § 271(c) it means 'unknowing.' This statute to me means rather plainly that in order to violate it, one who sells an article must know t

He who purchases unsound property, with knowledge of the unsoundness at the time cannot maintain an action. So if one compounds a debt, or makes any other contract, with a full kno

knowing conversion requires more than knowledge that defendant was taking the property into his possession. He must have had knowledge of the facts, though not necessarily the law,

having general knowledge of, or reason to know, or a belief or ground for belief which warrants further inspection or inquiry.

a buyer is not liable under § 2(f) if the lower prices he induces are either within one of the seller's defenses such as the cost justification or not known by him not to be within

no more and no less than 'knowingly violates any such regulation.' St. Johnsbury Trucking Co. v. United States, 220 F.2d 393 (CA1 1955); United States v. Chicago Express, 235 F.2d

the Fourteenth Amendment cannot tolerate a state criminal conviction obtained by the knowing use of false evidence

Congress did not make negligence the test of liability, but the fact that the act was violated knowingly, although there may be a violation 'in effect intentional,' and therefore w

more than subjective belief or unsupported speculation.

“known geothermal resources area” means an area in which the geology, nearby discoveries, competitive interests, or other indicia would, in the opinion of the Secretary, engender a

In a statute relating to the sale of property of unknown heirs, it has been held to mean those persons who are known, and whose right, to inherit, or the extent of whose right, to

the term “known limitation” means physical or mental condition related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions that the employee or

The term "known maritime migrant flow" means the sum of the number of undocumented migrants— (A) interdicted in the waters over which the United States has jurisdiction;

A title formerly given to the Lollards. Cowell.

the term “known wind resource” means a site with an estimated average annual wind velocity of at least twelve miles per hour;

The term “knows” or “knowledge” means actual knowledge.

The Mohammedan book of faith. It contains both ecclesiastical and secular laws.

The term “Korean conflict” means the period beginning on June 27, 1950, and ending on July 27, 1953. / The term “Korean conflict” means the period beginning on June 27, 1950, and e

\L. Lat. esc<Btor; L. Fr. eschetor, eschetour.j An ancient officer, appointed by the lord treasurer in every county in England, to look after the escheats which fell due to the kin

See Knight.

See United States v. Harris, Conspiracy. L. L. An abbreviation, chiefly of large, Latin, law, leading, lord: L. C. Leading case; lord chancellor. Ii. F. Law French; levari facias.

qaai non conceduntur de directo, /. Many things are allowed indirectly which are not allowed directly. Multa in jure communi contra ratioucm disputandi, pro communi iitilitate intr

I. I. In old English law. Inferior country tenants, churls, or chorls, who held cottages and lands by services of ploughing, and the like.

In Hindu law. A mortgage-deed or deed of conditional sale, being one of the customary deeds or instruments of security in India as declared by regulation of 1806, which regulates t

A Scottish order of knighthood. This order is said to have been instituted by Achaius, king of Scotland, A. D. 819. The better opinion, however, is that if was instituted by James

I. In the civil laiv. The civil reputation which belonged to the Roman citizen. £xitDS, I. In old English law. Issue or offspring; a child or cliildren; issues; the rents or profit

A Welsh term for a waster, rhymer, minstrel or other vagabond who makes assemblies and collections. Barring. Oh. St 360.

The Kyne exception is a narrow one, not to be extended to permit plenary district court review of Board orders in certification proceedings whenever it can be said that an erroneou

Same as Kith.

A Norman French term signifying "grandfather." It is also spelled "ateul" and "ayle." Kelham. This letter, as a Roman numeral, stands for the number "fifty." It is also used as an

An abbreviation of "Long Quinto," one of the parte of the Year Books.

There.

In old records. A net, gin or snare.

The term “label” means the written, printed, or graphic matter on, or attached to, the pesticide or device or any of its containers or wrappers. / The term “label” means the displa

all labels and other written, printed, or graphic matter (1) upon any article or any of its containers or wrappers, or (2) accompanying such article.

In old records. Watery land.

Continued operation; work; manual work. The act' of doing what requires a painful exertion of strength; pains; toil; work to be done; work done; performance; exercise; motion with

To tamper with a Jury; to persuade jurymen not to appear. It seems to come from the meaning of "labor," to prosecute with energy, to urge; as, to labor a point. Dyer, 48; Hob. 294;

a union forfeits its exemption from the antitrust laws when it is clearly shown that it has agreed with one set of employers to impose a certain wage scale on other bargaining unit

An ancient writ against persons who refused to serve and do labor, and who had no means of living; or against such as, having served in the winter, refused to serve in the summer.

An ancient writ against persons who refused to serve and do labor, and who had no means of llving; Or against such as, having served in the winter, refused to serve in the summer.

The term “laboratory” means any facility or vehicle that is owned by an individual or a public or private entity and is equipped and operated for the purpose of carrying out pestic

For purposes of this section, the term “laboratory-directed research and development” means research and development work of a creative and innovative nature which, under the regul

As used in paragraph (11), the term “laboratory supply” means a listed chemical or any chemical, substance, or item on a special surveillance list published by the Attorney General

The term “labor attaché” means an individual hired under part B.

When the unions participated with a combination of business men who had complete power to eliminate all competition among themselves and to prevent all competition from others, a s

It is not a violation of the Sherman Act for laborers in combination to refuse to work. They can sell or not sell their labor as they please, and upon such terms and conditions as

any controversy concerning terms or conditions of employment, or concerning the association or representation of persons in negotiating, fixing, maintaining, changing, or seeking t

One who performs manual labor, 10 Am. & Eng. R. R. Gas. 642, not re- A contractor is not (6 Am. & Eng. R. R. Cas. 619), nor is an architect who merely provides plans (90 Pa. St. 47

STATUTES OF. In English law. These are the statutes 23 Edw. Iil., 12 Rich. I., 5 Eliz. c. 4, and 26 & 27 Viet. c. 125, making various regulations as to laborers, servants, apprenti

In English iaw. These are the statutes 23 Edw. III., 12 Rich. 11., 5 Eliz. c. 4, and 26 & 27 Viet. c. 125', making various regulations as to laborers, servants, apprentices, etc.

The crucial determinant is not the form of the agreement—e.g., prices or wages—but its relative impact on the product market and the interests of union members

the presence of a job or wage competition or some other economic inter-relationship affecting legitimate union interests between the union members and the independent contractors.

The term “labor hours”— (I) means the total number of hours devoted to the performance of construction, alteration, or repair work by any individual employed by the taxpayer or by

To bind the United States when it is not formally a party, it must have a laboring oar in a controversy. This is not to be inferred merely because the Secretary of the Interior ena

The term &quot;labor laws&quot; means the statutes and regulations, or provisions thereof, of a party to the negotiations that are directly related to core labor standards as well

The term “labor-management committees” means committees voluntarily established to respond to actual or prospective worker dislocation, which ordinarily include (but are not limite

The term “labor market area” means an economically integrated geographic area within which individuals can reside and find employment within a reasonable distance or can readily ch

The term &quot;labor obligations&quot; means the obligations under chapter 23 of the USMCA (relating to labor).

any organization of any kind, or any agency or employee representation committee or plan, in which employees participate and which exists for the purpose, in whole or in part, of d

an employee representation committee or plan which exists for the purpose, in whole or in part, of dealing with employers concerning grievances, labor disputes, wages, rates of pay

“Labor relations consultant” means any person who, for compensation, advises or represents an employer, employer organization, or labor organization concerning employee organizing,

The business of appellant, in so far as it consists of supplying longshoremen to shipowners or masters without directing or controlling the work of loading or unloading, is not int

A combination or association of laborers for the purpose of fixing the rate of their wages and hours of work, for their mutual benefit and protection, and for the purpose of righti

Lat. (That the bill be quashed.) In practice. The form of the judgment i^r the defendant on a plea in abatement, where the action was commenced by bill, {billa.) 3 BL Com, 303. Ste

A measure of land equal to one pole. This term is widely used in Cornwall.

In old English law. A fathom. Co. Litt4b.

An act of congress. May 26, 1900, under which the states may enforce game laws against animals, birds, etc., imported from other states or countries. See Game Laws. LACHES (Fr. lac

The star-chambsr.

courts of equity act upon their own inherent doctrine of discouraging, for the peace of society, antiquated demands, refuse to interfere where there has been gross laches in prosec

Courts of equity are not in the habit of entertaining bills for a specific performance, after a considerable lapse of time, unless upon very special circumstances. Even where time

The writ may well be refused when the relator has slept upon his rights for an unreasonable time, and especially if the delay has been prejudicial to the defendant, or to the right

The mere laches of the public officers, constitutes no grounds of discharge in the present case... The utmost vigilance would not save the public from the most serious losses, if t

the proper rule of pleading would seem to be, that, when the case stated by the bill appears to be one in which a court of equity will refuse its aid, the defendant should be permi

Same as Parliament of dunces.

In Indian computation, 100,000. The value of a lac of rupees is about £10,000 sterling. Wharton.

Conscience ls the most changeable of rnies. Bouv. Diet.

Conscience is the most changeable of rules.

In Scots law. A conveyance to an heir of a part of his inheritance without valuable consideration, upon which he becomes liable for all debts contracted by the grantor prior theret

Short weight.

&quot;lactation area&quot; means a room or similar accommodation that— (i) provides a location for members of the public to express breast milk that is shielded from view and free

The term “lactation room” means a hygienic place, other than a bathroom, that— (A) is shielded from view; (B) is free from intrusion; and (C) contains a chair, a working surface, a

In old records. A ditch or dyke; a furrow for a drain; a gap or blank in writing.

A lake; an alloy of silver.

Trial by purgation, which see.

Freig Tited with a cargo which is neither in casks, boxes, bales, nor cases, but lies loose in the hold, being defended from wet or moisture by a number of mats and a quantity of d

The mouth of a river.

bill of. v. Bill

The title pertaining to a peer's Svife, and (By courtesy) to the wife of a

The court of a lady of the manor.

The feast of the Annunciation, March twenty-fifth.

The name of a functionary in the British house of commons. When the husband sues for a divorce, or asks the passage of an act to divorce him from his wife, he is required to make a

High treason. See 4 Bl. Comm. 75.

Suits for breach of contract. See 3 Bl. Comm. 52.

SUITS PRO. Suits or actions for breach of faith in civil contracts which the clergy, in the reign of Stephen, introduced into the spiritual courts, by means of which they took cogn