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the term "reinspection" means— (i) with respect to domestic facilities (as defined in section 350d(b) 1 of this title), 1 or more inspections conducted under section 374
the term “reinspection-related costs” means all expenses, including administrative expenses, incurred in connection with— (i) arranging, conducting, and evaluating the results of r
To restore to a state or office from which one has been removed. See 86 Ky. 186, 5 S. W. 567.
Reinstatement is the conventional correction for discriminatory discharges
- Reinsurancedefined inCase LawU.S. CodeCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Abbott (1879)
The term 'reinsurance' has a well-known meaning. That kind of a contract has been in force in the commercial world for a long number of years, and it is entirely different from wha
The term “reinsurance agreement” means a contractual obligation under which the Secretary, in exchange for appropriate compensation, agrees to assume a specified portion of the ris
A fund at all times equal in amount to the aggregate policy liabilities at their then present value. See 73 Conn. 480, 47 Atl. 760.
The liability of a reinsurer is not affected by the insolvency of the reinsured company or the inability of the latter to fulfill its own contracts with the original insured.
The term “reinvestment right” means any right to acquire stock of 1 or more regulated investment companies without the payment of a load charge or with the payment of a reduced cha
It is of interest to the state that the wishes of the dead should receive their effect.
It concerns the sinte that the wills of the dead shouid have their effect.
Lat. (from Sax. raese, a rush). In old European law. A sudden military expedition; a sally. Spelman.
Banknotes which, after having been once paid, may again be put into circulation. They cannot properly be called "valuable securities" while in the hands of the maker, but, in an in
One which secures to the inventor more definitely, in some particular, those rights wherein the original patent was defective. See 104 Fed. (U. S.) 68-2.
A mandate of a base thing is a nullity.
For purposes of this subparagraph, the term “REIT year” means any taxable year for which the provisions of part II of subchapter M (relating to real estate investment trusts) apply
a refusal to receive at the threshold.
In pleading. To answer a plaintiff's replication in an action at law, by some matter of fact
- Rejoinderdefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Stimson (1881)Abbott (1879)Bouvier (1839)
In common-law pleading. The defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication. The second pleading of defendant in the common-law series.
- Rejoining Gratisdefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Abbott (1879)
Rejoining within four days from the delivery of the replication, without a notice to rejoin or demand of rejoinder. Wharton, "Rejoinder;" 1 Archb. Prac. 280, 317; 10 Mees. & W. 12.
Connected by ties of blood.
The term “related areas” means— (A) national wild and scenic rivers and national trails; (B) national heritage areas; and (C) affiliated areas administered in connection with the S
“related assistance”— (A) includes counseling and self-help services to abusers, victims, and dependents in family violence situations (which shall include counseling of all family
The term “related blood donor record” means any record, list, or compilation which indicates, directly or indirectly, the identity of any individual with respect to whom a request
For purposes of clause (ii), the term “related coal wage agreement” means an agreement between the United Mine Workers of America and an employer in the bituminous coal industry th
The term “related company” means any person whose use of a mark is controlled by the owner of the mark with respect to the nature and quality of the goods or services on or in conn
the term "related complex of buildings" means 2 or more buildings that share— (A) physical features, such as walls and fences, or services beyond mechanical services (hea
the term “related condition” includes insect infestations, disease, or other deterioration of a tree stand that is accelerated or exacerbated by damaging weather;
In this subsection, the terms “related criminal case” and “related criminal investigation” mean an actual prosecution or investigation in progress at the time at which the request
In this subsection, the terms “related criminal case” and “related criminal investigation” mean an actual prosecution or investigation in progress at the time at which the request
In this paragraph, the term “related entity” means a contractor or subcontractor at any tier, and a supplier, user, customer, cooperating party, grantee, investigator, or detailee.
The term “related equipment” includes equipment useful for enrichment of uranium in the isotope 235 and for extraction of fissile materials from irradiated fuel rods and other equi
the term “related facilities” means (A) new structures (including household furnishings) suitable for use as dining halls, community rooms or buildings, or infirmaries, or for othe
The term “related facility” means any necessary appurtenance to a storage facility, including pipelines, roadways, reservoirs, and salt brine lines. / The term "related facili
For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term “related foreign person” means any person— (i) who is not a United States person, and (ii) who is related (within the meaning of section
the term “related health care entity” shall mean an entity with which a medical practitioner has a professional affiliation under which the medical practitioner performs the medica
The term “related income” means, with respect to any portion of any foreign income tax, the income (or, as appropriate, earnings and profits) to which such portion of foreign incom
The term "related instruction" means an organized and systematic form of instruction designed to provide an individual in a pre-apprenticeship program or apprenticeship p
the term “related interests of such persons” includes any company controlled by such executive officer, director, or person, or any political or campaign committee the funds or ser
The term "related material" means paper, plastic, rubber, synthetic film, or synthetic foam which is intended for use or which may reasonably be expected to be used in an
The term "related offshore wind vessel" means any vessel which is purpose-built or retrofitted for purposes of the development, transport, installation, operation, or mai
For purposes of this subsection, the term "related organization" means, with respect to an educational institution, any organization which— (A) controls, or is controlled
For purposes of this subpart, the term "related or subordinate party" means any nonadverse party who is— (1) the grantor's spouse if living with the grantor; (2) any one
As used in this subparagraph, the term “related party” means— (I) a past or present affiliate of the debtor; (II) a predecessor in interest of the debtor; or (III) any entity that
The term “related peripheral equipment” means any auxiliary machine (whether on-line or off-line) which is designed to be placed under the control of the central processing unit of
The term “related person”— (A) shall apply only with respect to a covered person that is not a bank holding company (as that term is defined in section 1841 of this title ), credit
For purposes of this subsection, the term “related person insurance income” means any insurance income (within the meaning of subsection (a)) attributable to a policy of insurance
a member of the controlled group of corporations (within the meaning of section 52(a)) which includes such signatory operator." §.9701(e)(2)(A)(i).
For purposes of this clause, the term “related record” means any record, list, or compilation that indicates, directly or indirectly, the identity of any individual with respect to
transportation, and such developmental, corrective, and other supportive services (including speech pathology and audiology, psychological services, physical and occupational thera
For purposes of this part, the term “related taxpayer” means a taxpayer who, with the taxpayer with respect to whom a determination is made, stood, in the taxable year with respect
The term “related terminal income” means the income (determined in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary) of a terminal railroad corporation derived— (A) from ser
The term “related terminal services” includes only services, and the use of facilities, taken into account in computing related terminal income.
to justify an order restraining other violations it must appear that they bear some resemblance to that which the employer has committed or that danger of their commission in the f
'to stand in some relation; to have bearing or concern; to pertain; refer; to bring into association with or connection with.' " " Morales v. Trans World Airlines, Inc., " 504 U.S.
Relation is a fiction of law and is intended for one purpose.
where several acts concur to make a complete conveyance the original act is preferred, and all others relate to it.
If the amendment merely expanded or amplified what was alleged in support of the cause of action already asserted, it related back to the commencement of the action, and was not af
A state may hold to the ancient dogma that the law declared by its courts had a Platonic or ideal existence before the act of declaration, in which event the discredited declaratio
the relation of banker and customer, in their pecuniary dealings, is that of debtor and creditor
Usually means those related by consanguinity and not those related by affinity. See 47 N. J. Eq. 563, 24 Am. St. Rep. 4l6y 14 L. R. A. 342, 22 Atl. 1055.
Reference should always be so made that a (testamentary) disposition may be effective.
- relativedefined inU.S. CodeCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Black's (1910)Anderson (1889)Abbott (1879)
The term “relative” means an individual who is related to the reporting individual, as father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, great aunt, great uncle, first c
See Confession.
In the law of evidence. A fact having relation to another fact; a minor fact; a circumstance. Burr. Circ. Ev. 121, note (d).
A bar to the marriage of certain related persons, because of their relationship.
The term “relative light output” means the light output delivered through the use of a ballast divided by the light output delivered through the use of a reference ballast, express
For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “relative of the taxpayer” means an individual who, with respect to the taxpayer, bears any of the relationships described in subparagraphs
Those which relate to land. So called to distinguish them from those which are collateral to it. These powers are appendant; as, where a tenant for life has a power of makmg leases
Those to which a person is entitled in consequence of his relation with others; such as the rights of a husband in relation to his wife; of a father as to his children; of a master
For purposes of paragraph (3)(B), the term “relative State population proportion” means, with respect to a State, the quotient of— (A) the population of the State; and (B) the tota
For purposes of subsection (b)(2), the term “relative unit of local government population proportion amount” means, with respect to a unit of local government and a State, the amou
COGnoscitur et altierum. Of things relating to each other, one being known, the other is known. Cro. Jac. 539.
One of related things being known, the other is also known.
Cro. Jac. 539. Of relatives, one being known, the other is also known.
- Relatordefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Stimson (1881)Abbott (1879)Bouvier (1839)
A rehearser or teller; one who, by leave of court, brings an information in the nature of a quo warranto, or other writ issuing in the name of the state, on the relation of a priva
A female relator.
To release.
A release.
In old Scotch practice. Letters passing the signet (q. v.) by which a debtor was relaxed (released) from the horn; that is, from personal diligence. Bell, Diet. See "Horning."
I have released.
- releasedefined inCase LawU.S. CodeCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Anderson (1889)Stimson (1881)Abbott (1879)Bouvier (1839)
a release is not a device to exempt from liability but is a means of compromising a claimed liability and to that extent recognizing its possibility.
A conveyance of the ulterior interest in lands to the particular tenant; as, if there be tenant for life or years, remainder to another in fee, and he in remainder releases all his
As if there be two joint disseisors, and the disseisee releases to one of them, he shall be sole seised, and shall keep out his former companion; which is the same in effect as if
As if my tenant for life makes a lease to A. for life, remainder to B. and his heirs, and I release to A., this extinguishes my right to the reversion, and shall inure to the advan
As, where one of two coparceners releases all her right to the other, this passes the fee-simple of the whole. 2 BI. Comm. 324, 325.
As if a man be disseised and releaseth to his disseisor ali his right, hereby the disseisor acquires a new right, which changes the quality of his estate, and renders that lawful w
A word which indorsed on the face of a bill of lading signifies the exemption of the carrier from his common-law liability as an insurer. See 121 N. C. 514, 61 Am. St. Rep. 679, 28
A person to whom a release is made.
The release is in consideration of the assignment. The advance of money and the release are obviously parts of the transaction, and are closely connected with each other. The purpo
It is not denied, that at Common Law, the release of a debtor whose person is in execution, is a release of the judgment itself. Yet the body is not satisfaction in reality, but is
The relinquishment by a married woman of her expectant dower interest or estate in a particular parcel of realty belonging to her husband, as, by joining with him in a conveyance o
The term “release rate” means the rate at which organotin is released from an antifouling paint over the long term, as determined by the Administrator, using— (A) the American Soci
The maker of a release.
The term “releases” has the meaning given the term “release” in section 9601(22) of this title.
The conveyance by a deed of release to one party to the use of another is so termed. Thus, when a conveyance of lands was effected, by those instruments of assurance termed a "leas
He who makes a release. RELEGATIO (Lat.) A kind of banishment known to the civil law, which did not take away the rights of citizenship, which deportatio did. Some say that relegat
(Civil Law) Exile with retention of civil rights.
Temporary banishment.
A new letting to the lessee for a fixed and definite term such as that created by the original lease. See 138 Mass. 81.