Law Dictionary

In old English law. An injury to the freehold.

The tongue is not guilty unless the mind is guilty.

A person who, in certain cases, is appointed to make a revalua tion or second appraisement of imported goods at the custom-house.

The term “rear-designated seating position” means designated seating positions that are rearward of the front seat.

Undoubtedly this court may and would call for a reargument, where doubts are entertained which it is supposed may be removed by further discussion at the bar. And this may be done

See Arrest, 2. REASON". Presents no meaning peculiar to jurisprudence. Reasonable. Agreeable to sound reason, just, rational; also, conformable to the requirements of law, sufficie

That power by which we distinguish truth from falsehood and right from wrong, and by which we are enabled to combine means for the attainment of particular ends. Encyclopedic; Shel

no more than "effective." The EEOC regulations do say that reasonable accommodations "enable" a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of a task.

that an employer must deny the shift and job preference of some employees, as well as deprive them of their contractual rights, in order to accommodate or prefer the religious need

This term signifies such an act as the law requires. When an act is unnecessary, a party will not be required to perform it as a reasonable act. 9 Price, 43; Yelv. 44; Piatt, Gov.

The term “reasonable administrative costs” means— (A) any administrative fees or similar charges imposed by the Internal Revenue Service, and (B) expenses, costs, and fees describe

The ordinary or customary aids were so termed. See "Aids."

The term “reasonable and necessary expenses” includes— (A) public and private agency fees, including adoption fees charged by an agency in a foreign country; (B) placement fees, in

Such grounds as justify any one in suspecting another of a crime, and giving him in custody thereon. It la a defense to an action for false imprisonment.

A term sometimes used to express the cause which will justify the institution of a criminal prosecution. It does not appear to differ in meaning from "probable cause," which is the

The term “reasonable and prudent parent standard” means the standard characterized by careful and sensible parental decisions that maintain the health, safety, and best interests o

For the purpose of paragraph (2) of this subsection, the terms “reasonable assurances” and “reasonable detail” mean such level of detail and degree of assurance as would satisfy pr

It is established that a distinction in legislation is not arbitrary, if any state of facts reasonably can be conceived that would sustain it, and the existence of that state of fa

One begotten by attendant circumstances fairly creating it, and honestly entertained. See 110 Ala. 92, 20 South. 365.

That degree of care which a person of ordinary prudence would exercise under a given state of facts in doing or refraining from doing the act or omission in question. See 127 Tenn.

The existence of a reasonable ground of presumption that a charge is or may be well founded. See 16 Pet. (U. S.) 342, 10 L. Ed. 987.

Creditors have reasonable cause to believe that a debtor, who is a trader, is insolvent when such a state of facts is brought to their notice respecting the affairs and pecuniary c

For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term “reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate” means having specific knowledge, other than solely allegations by the co

By these rules, a certainty to a common intent, a description which will not mislead a subsequent locator, which will conduct him, if he uses reasonable care and diligence, to the

A state may, consistently with the 14th Amendment, make a classification among its people based 'upon some reasonable ground,—some difference which bears a just and proper relation

The provision for allowance of 'reasonable compensation' for 'services rendered' necessarily implies 'loyal and disinterested service in the interest of the persons' for whom the c

reasonable compensation for services rendered necessarily implies loyal and disinterested service in the interest of those for whom the claimant purported to act. Where a claimant,

the term “reasonable cost” means the lesser of (i) the cost to the Secretary of constructing a well pursuant to this subsection exclusive of the cost of transporting equipment used

As used in this section, the term "reasonable costs" shall include costs to implement the requirements and authorities required under sections 4370m–1 through 4370m–7 of

A human being, including a lunatic, an idiot, an unborn child, or a slave. See Walk. (Miss.) 83.

For the purpose of paragraph (2) of this subsection, the terms “reasonable assurances” and “reasonable detail” mean such level of detail and degree of assurance as would satisfy pr

Such as an ordinarily prudent and diligent person would exercise under similar circumstances. See 31 Tex. Civ. App. 6fi2, 73 S. W. 867.

such exertions as a prudent man would use in his own case in the collection of the certificate.

In cases of this nature, the law does not require the highest and strictest degree of diligence in giving notice; but such a degree of reasonable diligence as will ordinarily bring

a substantial doubt, a real doubt.

the Sixth Amendment itself has never been held to require proof beyond a reasonable doubt in criminal cases. The reasonable-doubt standard developed separately from both the jury t

Within the meaning of the English bankruptcy act of 1883, one who begins business without capital and with a mortgage on all his assets, is held to have contracted his debts withou

The term “reasonable expectation of privacy” means circumstances in which a reasonable person would believe that a private area of the person, or sexually explicit conduct involvin

See Facilities. REASONABLE PART- The share of a wife and children in a man’s personal estate, of which, in early times, they could not be deprived.

not the reasonableness of the agreed-upon contingent fee, but a reasonable recompense for the work actually done.

reasonable foreseeability of harm is an essential ingredient of Federal Employers' Liability Act negligence

annual incremental reductions in emissions of the applicable air pollutant (including substantial reductions in the early years following approval or promulgation of plan provision

The terms 'probable cause' as used in the Fourth Amendment and 'reasonable grounds' as used in § 104(a) of the Narcotic Control Act of 1956 are substantial equivalents of the same

the soundest principles of justice and policy would seem to demand that every reasonable intendment should be made to support the titles of the bona fide purchasers of real propert

The term “reasonable litigation costs” includes— (A) reasonable court costs, and (B) based upon prevailing market rates for the kind or quality of services furnished— (i) the reaso

The reasonable man, then, to whose ideal behavior we are to look as the standard of duty, will neither neglect what he can forecast as probable, nor waste his anxiety on events tha

the reasonably anticipated needs of the business.

There is no formula for the determination of reasonableness. Each case is to be decided on its own facts and circumstances

The question is one of the reasonableness of a rate, and such a question was said to be one of fact. ... the conclusions of the Commission are subject to review if it excluded 'fac

Snch notice or information of a fact as may fairly and properly be expected or required in the particular circumstances. Sterling Mfg. Co. v. Hough, 49 Neb. 618, 68 N. W. 1019; Mal

The test is whether the defendant has had 'a reasonable opportunity to have the issue as to the claimed right heard and determined' by the State court.

The statutory command for notice embodies a basic principle of justice—that a reasonable opportunity to be heard must precede judicial denial of a party's claimed rights.

A necessary corollary is that a defendant must be given a reasonable opportunity to employ and consult with counsel; otherwise, the right to be heard by counsel would be of little

Reasonable opportunity to show cause,' as used in § 312(b), comprehends in the light of § 4(j) and this Court's prior decisions that the Commission shall have broad discretion in d

the officers conducting the search have 'reasonable or probable cause' to believe that they will find the instrumentality of a crime or evidence pertaining to a crime before they b

The portion of a man’s goods which by law went to his wife and children at his death.

The term “reasonable payment” means, with respect to professional and other technical services, a payment in an amount that is consistent with the amount normally paid for such ser

A power to charge an estate with reasonable portions or fortunes for younger children and for their maintenance and education is sufficiently certain to be capable of execution, an

the term “reasonable premiums” means premium amounts determined by the Secretary to be reasonable in light of the amount of investment subject to the risk and premiums charged in s

not only trackage, but all other terminal facilities, all of which are brought under jurisdiction of the Commission.

Adequate, sufficient, lawful, or legal provocation. See 74 Mo. 207.

Same as Ordinary care.

whether a candidacy limitation is a 'reasonable qualification' within the meaning of §401(e) must be measured in terms of its consistency with the Act's command to unions to conduc

See Interstate Commerce Commission; Rates.

the term “reasonable return” means— (A) if a rail carrier is not in reorganization, the cost of capital to the rail carrier, as determined by the Board; and (B) if a rail carrier i

The description of the stevedore's obligation as one of performance with reasonable safety is not a reference to the reasonable man test pertaining to negligence, but a delineation

Such skill as is ordinarily possessed and exercised by persons of common capacity, engaged in the same business or employment. Mechanics' Bank v. Merchants' Bank, 6 Mete. (Mass.) 2

Such skill as is ordinarily possessed and exercised by persons of common capacity, engaged in the same business or employment. Mechanics Bank at Baltimore v. Bank, 6 Mete. 26.

What constitutes a reasonable time depends upon the circumstances of the particular case. As applied to a case like this, it means such time as is necessary conveniently to transpo

It is a sound principle, that where a statute of limitations prescribes the time within which suit shall be brought or an act done, and a part of the time has elapsed, effect may b

What will excuse a delay, apparently unreasonable, so as to repel the charge of a deviation on that account, must ever be and ought to be a question of law, to be decided by a Cour

The adverb reasonably, whatever it may originally have meant, as now used, qualifies the condition of things as well as the conduct of persons. One of its definitions is, "in a mod

The term “reasonably allocate” means to apportion in a manner appropriate to the circumstances. / The term “reasonably allocate” means to apportion in a manner that would be approp

the authority which we recognize today under § 152(a) is restricted to that reasonably ancillary to the effective performance of the Commission's various responsibilities for the r

of preventing manipulative acts, without suggesting any change in the meaning of the term "manipulative' itself.'' 472 U.S., at 11, n. 11, 105 S.Ct., at 2464 n. 11.

approximately equivalent," or "roughly equivalent." One could, wé suppose, torture it into meaning "as close to equivalent as can reasonably be expected" — in which event even a va

only "as close to equivalent value as is reasonable," the statute might as well have said "reasonably infinite value." We are baffled by the dissent's perception of a "patent" diff

except for an absurd example involving communications with Lithuanian police officers, "ante, "at 678 — which obviously would not be "reasonably possible" either.

In the context of a carrier's departure from a collective bargaining agreement during a lawful strike, 'reasonably necessary' must be 'construed strictly': the carrier 'must respec

In this paragraph, the term “reasons beyond the control of the recipient” means, after making reasonable efforts, there remain— (i) delays in obtaining or the absence of title stat

The reasons why presentment should be made to the drawee are, first, that he may judge of the genuineness of the bill; secondly, of the right of the holder to receive the contents;

Same as Reinsurance.

A second attachment of him who was formerly attached, and dismissed the court without day, by the not coming of the justices, or some such casualty. Reg. Grig. 35.

For purposes of this subsection, the term “rebatable integrated benefits” means such non-drug supplemental benefits under subclause (I) of section 1395w–24(b)(1)(C)(ii) of this tit

transportation at a less rate in dollars and cents than the published rate which the shipping public are charged

The term "rebate period" means, with respect to an agreement under subsection (a), a calendar quarter or other period specified by the Secretary with respect to the payme

The term “rebate period CPI–U” means, with respect to a calendar quarter described in subparagraph (C), the greater of the benchmark period CPI–U and the consumer price index for a

A citizen or subject who unjustly and unlawfully takes up arms against the constituted authorities of the nation, to deprive them of the supreme power, either by resisting their la

In criminal law. The taking up arms traitorously against the government; the forcible opposition and resistance to the laws and process lawfully issued. If the rebellion amount to

COMMISSION OF. In old English practice. A writ issuing out of chancery to compel the defendant to appear.

In equity practice. A process of contempt issued on the non-appearance of a defendant.

A gathering of twelve persons or more,.intending, going about, or practicing unlawfully and of their own authority to change any laws of the realm; or to destroy the inclosure of a

Ifr. That may be put or thrust back or rebutted; rebuttable,

To repel or bar. The action of the heir by the warranty of his ancestor is called "rebut" or "repel." REBUS SIC STANTIBUS (Lat.) At this point of affairs; in the condition of thing

To repel or bar. The action of the heir by the warranty of his an-costor is called "to rebut or repeL" 2 Co. Litt 247.

The term “rebuilding” means the repairing or reconstructing of portions of a multifamily property where the cost of the alterations is 70 percent or more of the replacement cost of

For purposes of this subparagraph, the term “rebuilt multifamily property” means a multifamily property of 4 or more stories above ground level— (I) that is rebuilt after the last

The term “reburial site” means a specific physical location at which cultural items or human remains are reburied.

I. The circumstances complete [yet unchanged].

While things thus stand.