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the term “regional project” means authorized activities of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service related to fish and wildlife resource protection, restoration, maintenance, a
The term “regional terms and conditions” means any of the terms or conditions attached by the Administrator to a license issued by the Administrator, as notified by the Secretary.
The term “Regional Transmission Organization” or “RTO” means an entity of sufficient regional scope approved by the Commission— (A) to exercise operational or functional control of
“regional transportation authority” means an entity established to provide passenger transportation in a region.
The term “regional transportation planning organization” means a policy board of an organization established as the result of a designation under section 135(m). / The term “region
For purposes of paragraph (6)(A), the term "region of interest" means a foreign geographic region or country, including the People's Republic of China, India, the Europea
In this chapter, the term “region of the Administration” means the geographic area served by a regional office of the Administration established under section 633(a) of this title
5. The King's (Court, 11) were the two roi/al The King's Court consisted of a the King, and was, in a sense, but with much wider jurisdicusurped the jurisdiction of ihe popthis res
- registerdefined inCase LawU.S. CodeCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Anderson (1889)Abbott (1879)Bouvier (1839)
The purpose of a register is to declare the nationality of a vessel engaged in trade with foreign nations, and to enable her to assert that nationality wherever found.
A repository; a place where a book kept by authority for purposes of officer authorized to keep a public record, tody of records. An entry at the place of the building of a vessel,
Entered or recorded in seme officlal register or record or list. —Registered bond. The bonds of the United States government (and of many municipal and private corporations) are ei
The term "registered apprenticeship program" means an apprenticeship registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the "National Apprenticeship Act&
A certificate of indebtedness payable at a date named, with interest at days named to a particular payee, whose name is entered on the debtor’s books as the registered owner. See 5
A "registered" bond is one which is payable to a particular individual whose name is entered on the books of the corporation debtor as the registered owner. 2 Fletcher Cyclopedia C
The term “registered broker or dealer” means a broker or dealer registered or required to register pursuant to section 78 o or 78 o –4 of this title, except that in paragraph (3) o
Subject to paragraph (3), the term “registered dietitian or nutrition professional” means an individual who— (A) holds a baccalaureate or higher degree granted by a regionally accr
The term “registered emergency medical services agency” means— (i) an emergency medical services agency that is registered pursuant to this subsection; or (ii) a hospital-based eme
The term “registered entity” means— (A) a board of trade designated as a contract market under section 7 of this title ; (B) a derivatives clearing organization registered under se
For purposes of this subsection, the term “registered form” has the meaning given such term by section 163(f).
The term “registered historic district” means— (i) any district listed in the National Register, and (ii) any district— (I) which is designated under a statute of the appropriate S
The term “registered investment company” means an investment company that is registered with the Commission under the Investment Company Act of 1940 [ 15 U.S.C. 80a–1 et seq.].
A letter is not registered so as to complete service of notice by registered letter until it is numbered as required by the postal laws, although the postmaster has received it pro
The term “registered loan originator” means any individual who— (A) meets the definition of loan originator and is an employee of— (i) a depository institution; (ii) a subsidiary t
The term “registered location” means a location that appears on the certificate of registration issued to an emergency medical services agency under this subsection or subsection (
The term “registered mark” means a mark registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office under this chapter or under the Act of March 3, 1881, or the Act of February 20,
The term "registered person" means a person registered under regulations under subsection (b) or (c). / The term “registered person” means a person registered under regul
The term “registered public accounting firm” has the meaning given that term under section 7201 of title 15 . / The term “registered public accounting firm” means a public accounti
the term "registered representative" means an individual who represents a broker-dealer in effecting or attempting to effect a purchase or sale of securities;
The capacity of a ship as entered on some official record. See 54 Hun, 37, 7 N. Y. Supp. 492.
A trademark filed in the United States patent office, with the necessary description and other statements required by the act of congress, and there duly recorded, securing its exc
In this subsection, the term “registered traveler program” means any program designed to expedite the travel of previously screened and known travelers across the borders of the Un
In Virginia, this term refers to the persons whose names are placed upon the registration books provided by law as the sole record or memorial of the duly qualified voters of the s
An officer of England to whom, subject to such regulations as shall be made by a principal secretary of state, the general superintendence of the whole system of registration of bi
An officer of the couris of bankruptcy, under the earlier acts of congress in that behalf, having substantially the same powers and duties as the "referees in bankruptcy" under the
The entries in the register of burials, and in the family Bible, are admissible evidence in a case like the present; and if there were no other proof of the death of Charles Willin
The name given in some states to the officer whose duty is to record deeds, mortgages, and other instruments affecting realty in the official books provided and kept for that purpo
A federal officer appointed for each federal land district, to take charge of the local records and attend to the preliminary matters connected with the sale, pre-emption, or other
A book of patents, directed by St. 15 & 16 Viet, c. 83, § 34, passed in 1852, to be kept at the specification office, for public use. 2 Steph. Comm. 29, note t.
A register kept by the collectors of customs, in which the names, ownership, and other facts relative to the merchant vessels are required by law to be entered. The register is evi
An officer of the United States treasury, whose duty is to keep all accounts of the receipt and expenditure of public money and of debts due o or from the United States, to preserv
An officer in Pennsylvania who has jurisdiction over the probate of wills and granting letters of administration.
A book preserved in the English court of chancery, in which were entered, from time to time, all forms of writs once issued. St. Westminster II. c. 25. It is spoken of as one of th
In American law. A court in the state of Pennsylvania, which has jurisdiction in matters of probate. Is confined to designate the officer of some court the records or archives of w
The purpose of a register is to declare the nationality of a vessel engaged in trade with foreign nations, and to enable her to assert that nationality wherever found. The purpose
The term “registrant” means a person who has registered any pesticide pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter.
A register of such writs as were suable out of the king’s courts. See 3 Bl. Comm. 183.
The term “registrar” means the China Trade Act registrar appointed under section 143 of this title.
In English law. An officer appointed by the crown under the great seal, to whom, subject to such regulations as shall be made by a principal secretary of state, the general superin
In old English law. A notary; a registrar or register.
In English law, a license issued by an officer of that name authorizing the solemnization of a marriage without the use of the religious ceremony ordained by the Church of England
The term “registration” includes reregistration. / The term “registration” means the process for registering a motor vehicle in a State (including registration renewal).
Whatever other descriptive term may be applied to the present registration fees, they are exactions, made in the exercise of the state taxing power, for the privilege of operating
For purposes of this subsection, the term “registration information” means the information reported in connection with the registration or licensing of brokers and dealers and thei
Registration laws are of statutory origin, and the statute must in each case be examined to determine what instruments are to be recorded, where they are to be recorded, and the ef
In the practice of corporations this consists in recording in the official books of the company the name and ad dress of the holder of each certificate of stock, with the date of i
For purposes of this section, the term “registration period” has the meaning given such term under section 1 of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act ( 45 U.S.C. 351 ). / The ter
For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “registration-required bond” means any bond other than a bond which— (A) is not of a type offered to the public, or (B) has a maturity (at i
The term “registration-required obligation” means any obligation (including any obligation issued by a governmental entity) other than an obligation which— (i) is issued by a natur
The term “registration statement” means the statement provided for in section 77f of this title , and includes any amendment thereto and any report, document, or memorandum filed a
The register of writs, (q. v.)
- registrydefined inU.S. CodeCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)
the term “registry” means the registry created under subsection (b); and / The term “Registry” means the Registry of Recoverable Waste Energy Sources established under section 6342
The court regarded the law as a registration act, which excluded all State legislation in respect to the same subject... As a registry act there can be no doubt upon the recording
The system or organized mode of keeping a public reconi of deeds, mortgages, and other instruments affecting titleto real property. See Friedley v. Hamilton. 17 Serg. & R. (Pat) 71
The term “Registry version” means, with respect to a sound recording, the version of a recording first published or offered for mass distribution whether as a publication or a broa
A royal professor or reader of lectures founded in the English universities by the king. Henry VIII. founded in cach of the universities five professorships, viz., of divinity, Gre
Register of judicial writs.
In Spanish colonial law. A written instruction given by a competent authority, without the observance of any peculiar form. Schm. Civil Law, Introd. 93, note,
The Register Book of the English chancery court.
A notary.
- Regnal Yearsdefined inCyclopedic (1922)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Black's (1891)Anderson (1889)Abbott (1879)
A table of the English regnal years will be found in this work under title "King."
One having authority as a king; one in the exercise of royal authority.
A name given to the people of Surrey and Sussex, and on the sea coasts of Hampshire. Blount.
ECCLESIASTICUM. The ecclesiastical kingdom. 2 Hale, P. C. 324.
The ecclesiastical kingdom. 2 Hale, P. C. 324.
The kingdom is not divisible. Co. Litt. 165. RE6RANT. In the English law of real property, when, after a person has made a grant, the property granted comes back to him (e. g., by
The register of original writs.
An abbreviation of "Regula Placitandi," rule of pleading.
To grant again property which has come back to the grantor by operation of law since his prior grant.
fegrator. In old English and bought up corn or other dead victual again in the same market, or within four
- Regratingdefined inBallentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Anderson (1889)Stimson (1881)Abbott (1879)
The buying of grain or other dead victual in any market and selling it again in the same market. 121 Tenn. 25, 130 Am. St. Rep. 748, 16 Ann. Cas. 1028, 113 S. W. 381.
Returning; going back; opposed to "ingress." REGULA (Lat.) In practice. A rule. Regula generalis, a general rule; a standing rule or order of a court. Frequently abbreviated Beg. G
Returning; going back;' opposed to ingress. (q.- V-) REGULAR AND IRREGU-
<* 1. Following the rule; according to rule or law: observing the prescribed course: as, a regular — deposit, judgment, process or other proceeding. 2. Usual; general; not special:
A rule.
(Roman Law) The rule of Cato governing testamentary disposition.
General rules and orders of the English courts.
Rules of law.
JURIS QUIDEM IGNOrance of law does not excuse, but that ignorance of a fact may excuse a party from the legal consequences of his conduct. Dig. 22. 6. 9; Broom, Leg. Max. (3d Londo
- Regula est, juris quidem ignorantiam cuique nocere, facti vero ignorantiam non noceredefined inBallentine's (1916)Black's (1910)
The rule is, that one’s ignorance of law may render him guilty, but that ignorance of fact will not.
Singular of Regulae generales.
SI DEFICIT LEX. In default of the law, the maxim rules.
In default of the law, the maxim rules. See 202 Mo. 605, 119 Am. St. Rep. 822, 10 L. R. A. (N. S.) 1205, 100 S. W. 1090.
Agreeable to an established rule, law or principle, to a prescribed mode, or according to established customary forms. See 4 How. Pr. (N. Y.) 83.
- Regular Clergydefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Stimson (1881)
Monks who lived according to the rules of their respective houses or societies, in contradistinction to the parochial clergy, who did their duties "in seculo," and hence were calle
The term “regular compensation” or “regular military compensation (RMC)” means the total of the following elements that a member of a uniformed service accrues or receives, directl
“regular contractual process” means those negotiations by which the applicable horsemen's group and host racing association reach agreements on issues regarding the conduct of hors
regular course' of business must find its meaning in the inherent nature of the business in question and in the methods systematically employed for the conduct of the business as a
The term “regular customer” means, with respect to a regulated person, a customer with whom the regulated person has an established business relationship that is reported to the At
One where the thing deposited must be returned. It is distinguished from an "irregular deposit." See "Deposit."
A general election or one provided for by law, as distinguished from a special one. See 4 Tex. 400.