Law Dictionary

The term “repository” means any system licensed by the Commission that is intended to be used for, or may be used for, the permanent deep geologic disposal of high-level radioactiv

The term “repowering” means replacement of an existing coal-fired boiler with one of the following clean coal technologies: atmospheric or pressurized fluidized bed combustion, int

reprendre, Represt, reprist: taken Representation. The place of another; the person take the share would have taken or Df facts as to the parties to the other, character of the ris

“represent” means to describe one or more of a fastener's purported characteristics in a document or statement that is transmitted to a purchaser through any medium;

In Practice. A doctrine by which a particular party, though not before the court in person, is so far represented by others that his interest receives such actual and efficient pro

Scotch law. The name of a plea or statement presented to a lord ordinary of the court of sessions, when his judgment is brought under. review.

A fiction of the law, the effect of which is to put the representative in the place, degree, or right of the person represented. The heir represents his ancestor (Bae. Abr. "Heir a

one who is not only elected by the people, but who also, at a minimum, acts on behalf of the people.

An action in behalf of the plaintiff and others similarly situated.

A representative action or suit is one brought by a member of a class of persons on behalf of himself and the other members of the class.

A representative action or suit is one brought by a member of a class of persons on behalf of himself and the other members of the class. In the proceedings before judgment the pla

Books and records kept 'in a representative rather than in a personal capacity cannot be the subject of the personal privilege against self-incrimination, even though production of

Books and records kept 'in a representative rather than in a personal capacity cannot be the subject of the personal privilege against self-incrimination, even though production of

A form of government where the powers of the sovereignty are delegated to a body of men, elected from time to time, who exercise them for the benefit of the whole nation. 1 Bouv. I

our system of representative litigation, in which each party is deemed bound by the acts of his lawyer-agent and is considered to have 'notice of all facts, notice of which can be

the term “representative office” means any office of a foreign bank which is located in any State and is not a Federal branch, Federal agency, State branch, or State agency;

representative of agency [management]," and that this issue is now uncontested.

the term “representative of the homeless” means a State or local government agency, or private nonprofit organization, which provides services to the homeless; and

In this section, the term “representative of the President” means the following: (1) Any official of the Department of Defense or the Department of Energy who is appointed by the P

"representative payee" means a person (including an organization) designated under section 8345(e)(1) to receive payments on behalf of a minor or an individual mentally i

Those who, at the commencement of every new parliament, are elected to represent Scotland and Ireland in the British house of lords. Brown. REPRIEVE (from Fr. reprendre, to take ba

those who "are chosen by popular election." "Ante," at 399.

For purposes of this section, the term “representatives of the Administrator” means representatives of the national flood insurance program who participate in the appeals process e

it is undoubtedly within the power of a court of equity to name as defendants a few individuals who are in fact the representatives of a large class having a common interest or a c

For purposes of this clause, the term “represented beneficiary” means an individual— (aa) who is entitled to benefits under this subchapter, subchapter VIII, or subchapter XVI; and

For purposes of this paragraph, the term "represented minor beneficiary" has the meaning given such term in subsection (j)(11)(B)(iii).1

A reprieve (from reprendre, to take back), is the withdrawing of a sentence for an interval of time; whereby the execution is suspended. This may be, first ex arbitrio judicis; eit

Tbb censure which in some cases a public officer pronounces against an offender. This species of punishment is used by legislative bodies to punish their members or others who have

See Letters of marque and reprisal .

represalia, civil atid old maritime

The forcibly taking a thing by one nation which belonged to another, in return or satisfaction for an injury committed by the latter on the former. Vattel, bk. 2, c. 18, § 342; 1 B

The deductions and payments out of lands, annuities, and the like are called "reprises," because they are taken back. When we speak of the clear yearly value of an estate, we say i

Censure; obloquy. See 70 Cal. 270, 11 Pac. 713.

Money refused releases the one paying, i. e., tendering.

In ecclesiastical - law. The propounding exceptions either against facts, persons, or things; as, to allege that certain deeds or instruments have not been duly and lawfully execut

ACTION OF. In Scotch law. An action or proceeding intended to convict a witness of perjury, to which the witness must be made a party. Bell, Diet.

(Lat.) In old English law. Bad or spurious; reprobate. A term applied to money which might be rejected or refused.

the terms “copy”, “fixed”, “musical work”, “phonorecord”, “reproduce”, “sound recordings”, and “transmit” mean those terms within the meaning of title 17; and

Reproduction value, however, is not a matter of outlay, but of estimate, and should include a reasonable allowance for organization and other overhead charges that necessarily woul

The term “reproductive health services” means reproductive health services provided in a hospital, clinic, physician’s office, or other facility, and includes medical, surgical, co

In old records. Money paid by servile tenants for exemption from the customary duty of reaping for the lord. Cowell.

In old English law. Money paid by servile tenants for exemption from the customary duty of reaping for the lord.

A commonwealth; thkt form of government in which the administration of affairs is open to all the citizens. In another sense, it signifies the state, independently of its form of g

questions arising under it are political, not judicial, in character, and thus are for the consideration of the Congress and not the courts

One constructed on the principle that the supreme power resides in the body of the people. See 2 U. S. 419, 1 L. Ed. 440.

It is important, since it calls upon us to decide whether it is the duty of the courts or the province of Congress to determine when a state has ceased to be republican in form, an

An act done by a testator, from which it can be concluded that he intended that an instrument which had been revoked by him should operate as his will; or it is the re-execution of

The revival of a revoked will. See 76 Am. St. Rep. 249, note.

To express in a sufficient manner a determination not to accept a right, when it is offered. He who repudiates a right cannot by that act transfer it to another. Repudiation differ

Repudiation by one party, to be sufficient in any case to entitle the other to treat the contract as absolutely and finally broken and to recover damages as upon total breach, must

while the vendors were doing what he had required them to do, and, so far as appears, all that they were called upon to do, to make a good title under the contract, be repudiated a

(Roman Law) The breach of a contract to marry.

I In the Roman law. A breaking off of a contract of espousals, or a marriage intended to be solemnized.

Inconsistency. See 3 Wyo. 151, 9 Pac. 931.

In Contracts. A disagreement or inconsistency between two or more clauses of the same instrument. In deeds, and other instruments inter vivos, the earlier clause prevails, if the i

It is a well-settled principle of law, that in case of the repugnancy between two statutes, the latter one must prevail over the former. In that particular in which the prior and t

That which is contrary to what is stated before or insensible. A repugnant condition is void.

The term “repurchase” means— (A) a redemption within the meaning of section 317(b) with regard to the stock of a covered corporation, and (B) any transaction determined by the Secr

Reputable means "worthy of repute or distinction," "held in esteem," "honorable," "praiseworthy." 123 111. 245. The term "reputable person" has reference to a person's real charact

Reputation is common opinion where there is no actual fact.

The opinion generally entertained in a community regarding any matter. Thus, certain matters of pedigree may be proved by common repute. Most commonly used in the sense of personal

General opinion; what is commonly thought or believed.

Accepted by general, vulgar, or public opinion. Thus, land may be reputed part of a manor, though not really so, and a certain district may be reputed a parish or a manor, or be a

In feudal law. A name sometimes applied to a manor which has, by becoming separated from the services by which it was formerly held, ceased to be a manor in fact.

One who by supposition or opinion derived from outward appearances appears to be the owner. See 5 Cal. Unrep. 260, 43 Pac. 599.

The goods meant by the statute, are there judicially interpreted to be such goods, as the party to whom they really belong, suffers the trader to sell as his own; and not such as t

LETTERS OF. See "Letters of Request."

LETTERS OF. See Letters of Request.

an Industrial User or a [publicly owned treatment work] or other interested person seeking a variance from the limits specified in a categorical Pretreatment Standard.

The term “request for applications” means a funding announcement published by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture that provides detailed information on funding opportuni

The term “request for classification information” means a request made under section 360c(g) of this title for information respecting the class in which a device has been classifie

In this subchapter, the terms “challenge inspection”, “plant site”, “plant”, “facility agreement”, “inspection team”, and “requesting state party” have the meanings given those ter

In English law. Many suits are brought before the Dean of the Arches as original judge, the cognizance of which properly belongs to inferior jurisdictions within the province, but

A notice requiring one having dutiable goods to obtain a permit for their removal.

In English law. Certain notes or requests from persons amenable to the excise laws, to obtain a permit for removing any excisable goods or articles from one place to another.

The term "requestor" means an entity or entities, including a drug sponsor or a biomedical research consortia, seeking to qualify a drug development tool for a proposed c

COURTS OF. See Courts of Requests.

See Courts Requests.

The term "request to establish a generic investigational new animal drug file" means the submission to the Secretary of a request to establish a generic investigational n

Demanded, as a matter of right, rather than needed. See 59 Wash. 171, Ann. Cas. 1912A, 1229, 109 Pac. 597.

For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term “required accrual period” means the period— (i) which begins with the first taxable year for which the ownership test of subparagraph (C)

The term “required allowances” means the allowances required to operate such unit for so much of the unit's useful life as occurs after January 1, 2000.

For purposes of clause (i), the term “required annual payment” means the lesser of— (I) 90 percent of the minimum required contribution (determined without regard to this subsectio

The term “required beginning date” means April 1 of the calendar year following the later of— (I) the calendar year in which the employee attains the applicable age, or (II) the ca

only reserves that directly pertain to life insurance.

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “required contribution” means— (i) in the case of an individual eligible to purchase minimum essential coverage consisting of coverage thro

For purposes of this clause, the term “required contributions” means, for any period, the amounts which the employer was obligated to contribute for such period (not taking into ac

The term “required distribution” means, with respect to any calendar year, the sum of— (A) 85 percent of the real estate investment trust's ordinary income for such calendar year,

The term “required documentation” includes such documentation as the Secretary may require that proves the individual’s identity, foreign status, and residency.

The term “required filing date” means the date prescribed for filing an information return with the Secretary (determined with regard to any extension of time for filing).

The term “required form” shall not apply to end items or to their components at any tier. The term “required form” means in the form of mill product, such as bar, billet, wire, sla

The terms “due date” and “required installment” have the meanings given such terms by subsection (j). / The terms "due date" and "required installment" have the

The term “required interest amount” means the aggregate amount of interest which will be payable over the first 4 years of the deferral period with respect to the deferred amount (

The term “required matching efforts” means efforts to identify and locate copyright owners of musical works as described in subsection (d)(10)(B)(i).

The term “required minimum level” means, with respect to each relevant capital measure, the minimum acceptable capital level specified by the appropriate Federal banking agency by

For purposes of this section, the term “required payment” means, with respect to any applicable election year of a partnership or S corporation, an amount equal to— (1) the excess

The term “required primary health services” means— (i) basic health services which, for purposes of this section, shall consist of— (I) health services related to family medicine,

in the case of public records and official documents, made or kept in the administration of public office, the fact of actual possession or of lawful custody would not justify the

In the case of any notice of lien, the term “required refiling period” means— (A) the one-year period ending 30 days after the expiration of 10 years after the date of the assessme

For purposes of this section, the term “required taxable year” means the taxable year determined under section 706(b), 1378, or 441(i) without taking into account any taxable year