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Restriction of the power of aliening realty. See "Perpetuity."
Restraints, to be effective, do not have to be applied all along the line of movement of interstate commerce. The source of the restraint may be intrastate, as the making of a cont
A condition in a gift or deed the effect of which is to restrict v or prohibit one’s marriage. See 97 Ind. 570, 49 Am. Rep. 478.
The seeming absolute confinement to the words of an express contract... has been mitigated so far as to exclude from the risks of contracts for conduct (other than the transfer of
A phrase used in the exceptions to bills of lading, importing a limitation upon the liability of a ship-owner under the contract. The words apply only to the ruling power of a coun
- Restraint of tradedefined inCase LawCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)
With respect to contracts in restraint of trade, the earlier doctrine of the common law has been substantially modified in adaptation to modern conditions. But the public interest
It bound the land for the time stated, whether in the hands of the allottee or of his heirs. ... it is no longer open to question that the United States has capacity to sue for the
Courts would be perversely blind if they failed to look through such an attempt as this 'License Notice' thus plainly is to sell property for a full price, and yet to place restrai
The term “restraints” means any physical or mechanical device used to control the movement of a prisoner’s body, limbs, or both. / the term “restraints” has the meaning given that
a general restraint upon alienation is ordinarily invalid. 'The right of alienation is one of the essential incidents of a right of general property in movables, and restraints upo
Restraint upon free competition begins when improper use is made of that information through any concerted action which operates to restrain the freedom of action of those who buy
The thing passes with its burden. Fleta, lib. 8, c. 10, § 3. RES UNIVERSATIS (Lat.) Those things which belong to cities or municipal corporations. They belong so far to the public
Words used in a will to devise and bequeath all of the testator’s property not specifically devised or bequeathed. See 57 App. Div. 320, 68 N. Y. Supp. 30.
a patent conveying to the allottee the land in fee, but prohibiting its alienation for a stated period
For purposes of this subsection, the term "restricted bank director stock" means stock in a bank (as defined in section 581) or a depository institution holding company (
the term “restricted buildings or grounds” means any posted, cordoned off, or otherwise restricted area— (A) of the White House or its grounds, or the Vice President's official res
The term “Restricted Data” has the meaning given such term in section 11 y. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 ( 42 U.S.C. 2014(y) ). / The term “Restricted Data” means all data conc
The term “restricted egg” means any check, dirty egg, incubator reject, inedible, leaker, or loss.
Restricted Indian land is property in which the United States has an interest. 'This national interest is not to be expressed in terms of property, or to be limited to the assertio
The term “restricted land” means any land, the title to which is held in the name of an Indian or Indian tribe subject to restrictions by the United States against alienation.
the restrictions on alienation imposed by Congress, to protect the Indians from their own incompetency, (p. 61); and (2) that, in the absence of approval by the Secretary, a judgme
For purposes of this section, the term “restricted period” means, with respect to any plan described in subparagraph (A)— (i) any period during which the plan is in at-risk status
The term “restricted person” means an individual who— (A) is under indictment for a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding 1 year; (B) has been convicted in any cour
the term “restricted personal information” means, with respect to an individual, the Social Security number, the home address, home phone number, mobile phone number, personal emai
Restricted property of an Indian is that which may not be freely alienated or used by the Indian without the approval of the Secretary of the Interior.
The term “restricted reporting” means a system of reporting that allows a volunteer who is sexually assaulted to confidentially disclose the details of his or her assault to specif
Restricted transaction.—The term "restricted transaction" means any transaction or transmittal involving any credit, funds, instrument, or proceeds described in any parag
The term “restricted visibility” means any condition in which visibility is restricted by fog, mist, falling snow, heavy rainstorms, sandstorms, or any other similar causes;
In the case of land registered under the English land transfer act, 1875, a restriction is an entry on the register made on the application of the registered proprietor of the land
Any restriction which, by agreement among the partners, is attempted to be imposed upon the authority which one partner possesses, as a general agent for the other, is operative on
A potential or dormant restriction, such as here involved, which depends upon the future application of rules of law to present facts, is not a 'restriction on use' within the mean
The term “restriction period” means, with respect to any election year— (I) except as provided in subclause (II), the 3-year period beginning with the election year (or, if later,
An indorsement on a bill of exchange or note is called restrictive when it limits the negotiability of the instrument to a particular person or for a particular purpose; as "pay to
A covenant which runs with the land. See 52 Hun, 610, 5 N. Y. Supp. 99.
An Indorsement which confines the negotiability of a promissory note or bill of exchange by using express words to that effect, as, by indorsing it payable to A. B. only. 1 Wash. C
That a restrictive license is legal seems clear. The patentee may grant a license 'upon any condition the performance of which is reasonably within the reward which the patentee by
Prescription by which a remedy or right lapses.
The terms “restructure” and “restructuring” include rescheduling, reamortization, renewal, deferral of principal or interest, monetary concessions, and the taking of any other acti
the term “restructured Milwaukee Railroad” means the entity that is designated as the reorganized railroad under the reorganization plan for the Milwaukee Railroad finally certifie
The terms “restructure” and “restructuring” include rescheduling, reamortization, renewal, deferral of principal or interest, monetary concessions, and the taking of any other acti
Periodical balancings of an account (particularly in mortgage and trust accounts), made for the purpose of converting interest into priiicipal, and charging the party liable thereo
The term “resubmission” means a subsequent submission for advisory review of a direct-to-consumer television advertisement that has been revised in response to the Secretary's comm
In law, a thing is said to result when, after having bcen ineffectually or only partially disposed of, it comes back to Its former owner or his representatives. Sweet. —Resulting t
Has a technical use in the following phrases: Resulting trust. At the present day, this term seems used some what vaguely: sometimes as equivalent to implied, as distinguished from
The term “resulting bank” means a bank that has resulted from an interstate merger transaction under this section.
The term “resulting economic loss” means the gross income, as estimated by the Secretary, that a fishing vessel owner or operator who is eligible for compensation under this sectio
pro ceed[ing], spring[ing], or aris[ing] as a consequence, effect, or conclusion." Webster's Third New International Dic tionary 1937 (1971).
See Use.
A power or authority fairly deducible from one or more specified powers. See 79 U. S. 457, 20 L. Ed. 287.
- Resulting trustdefined inCase LawCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)
But the event that happened,—her death before January 1, 1910,—although evidently in contemplation as a possible event, was not provided for. What then happens? The trust has faile
no rule of law is better settled, than that where lands are devised in trust for objects incapable of taking, there is a resulting trust for the heirs at law.
One raised by equitable doctrines; or by imp Kcation, as on the expiration of a previous trust, or before the beginning of another, v. Trust.
A use raised by equity for the benefit of a feoffor who has made a voluntary conveyance to uses without any declaration of the use. 2 Washb. Real Prop. 100. The doctrine, at first
the outcome of the defendant's criminal prosecution as a whole.
In mining law, Is to actually begin work anew with a bona fide intention of prosecuting it as required by the statute (U. S. Rev. Stat. § 2324). 104 Cal. 229. RESUMMONS (Law Lat. r
A second summons. See Alias summons .
The taking again by the crown of land or tenements, which, on false suggestion had been granted by letters patent.— Whart. Diet.
Resumption of work by the owner, unlike a relocation by him, is an act not in derogation, but in affirmance, of the original location; and thereby the claim is maintained no less t
In Civil Law. Things which belonged to cities or municipal corporations. They belonged so far to the public that they could not be appropriated to private use; such as public squar
Where copyhold land has been mortgaged by surrender, and the mortgagee has been admitted, then, on the mortgage debt being paid off, the mortgagor is entitled to have the land reco
- retaildefined inCase LawU.S. CodeCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Anderson (1889)
The sale of commodities in small quantities or parcels;—opposed to wholesale.' The verb 'retail' means 'To sell in small quantities, as by the single yard, pound, gallon, etc.; to
The term “retail community pharmacy” means an independent pharmacy, a chain pharmacy, a supermarket pharmacy, or a mass merchandiser pharmacy that is licensed as a pharmacy by the
For purposes of this subsection, the term “retail customer” means a natural person, or the legal representative of such natural person, who— (A) receives personalized investment ad
The term “retail dealer in beer” means any dealer (other than a limited retail dealer) who sells, or offers for sale, beer, but not distilled spirits or wines, to any person other
The term “retail dealer in liquors” means any dealer (other than a retail dealer in beer or a limited retail dealer) who sells, or offers for sale, distilled spirits, wines, or bee
(A) The term "retail distributor" means a grocery store, general merchandise store, drug store, or other entity or person whose activities as a distributor relating to ep
The terms “perishable agricultural commodity” and “retailer” have the meanings given the terms in section 499a(b) of this title . / The term “retailer” means a person that is a dea
One who deals in merchandise by selling it in smaller quantities than he buys, — generally with a view to profit. U. S. v. Mickle, 1 Cra. C. C. 268, Fed. Cas. No. 15,763.
it is generally helpful to ask first whether the sale of a particular type of goods or services can ever qualify as retail whatever the terms of sale; if and only if the answer is
The term “retail facility” means a stationary source at which more than one-half of the income is obtained from direct sales to end users or at which more than one-half of the fuel
“Retail food store” means— (1) an establishment, house-to-house trade route, or online entity that sells food for home preparation and consumption and— (A) offers for sale, on a co
As used in this section, the term “retail loan volume” means all loans (as defined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles) by a System bank or association, exc
the term “retail marketer” means a person engaged primarily in the sale of odorized propane to the ultimate consumer or to retail propane dispensers;
the exemption reaches employees of only such retail or service establishments as are comparable to the local merchant, corner grocer or filling station operator who sells to or ser
The term “retail price” means (A) the maximum statutory price applicable to any type of product; or (B) in any case where there is no applicable maximum statutory price, the most r
the term “retail propane dispenser” means a person who sells odorized propane to the ultimate consumer but is not engaged primarily in the business of such sales; and
The term “retail space” means real property leased, occupied, or otherwise used by a lessee in its trade or business of selling tangible personal property or services to the genera
In practice. To engage the services of an attorney or counsellor to manage a cause. See "Retainer."
“retained grade” means the grade used for determining benefits to which an employee to whom section 5362 of this title applies is entitled;
“retained rate” means the rate of basic pay to which an employee is entitled under section 5363(b)(2).
- Retainerdefined inCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Kinney (1893)Anderson (1889)Stimson (1881)Abbott (1879)
The act of withholding what one has in one's own hands, by virtue of some right. See "Administrator;" "Executor;" "Lien." In Practice. The act of a client by which he engages an at
A fee paid to an attorney upon retaining him.
In English practice. The act of one of the divisions of the high court of justice in retaining jurisdiction of a cause wrongly brought in that division instead of another. Under th
A fee given to counsel on being consulted, in order to insure his future services. See "Retainer."
Same as Attorney’s lien.
The taking one's goods, wife, child, etc., from another, who, without right, has taken possession thereof. See "Recaption."
- retaliationdefined inU.S. CodeCyclopedic (1922)Ballentine's (1916)Bouvier (1914)Black's (1910)Anderson (1889)Bouvier (1839)
“retaliation” means any adverse or discriminatory action, or the threat of an adverse or discriminatory action, including removal from a training facility, reduced coaching or trai
however, and UBS itself equated retaliatory intent with "animus" in its briefing below.
In this paragraph, the term "retaliatory investigation" means an investigation requested, directed, initiated, or conducted for the primary purpose of punishing, harassin
Retail.
In old English law. Retell; the cutting up again or division of a commodity into smaller parts.
To charge one with crime; to accuse.
The new or amended taxation of costs at the instance of the party dissatisfied with the original taxation. See 3 Mise. Rep. 512, 23 N. Y. Supp. 5.
retener, l.fr. To retain, or keep
In old English law. Restraint; detainment; withholding.
In Scotch law. The right which the possessor of a movable has of holding the same until he shall be satisfied for his claim either against such movable or the owner of it; a lien.
In peace-time when prices are not fixed, the normal measure of just compensation has been current market value; retention value has never been treated as a separate and essential f
A retinue or persons retained by a prince or nobleman. Cowell.
For purposes of this section, the terms “retirement” and “retire” include removal from office under section 377(d) of title 28 on the sole ground of mental or physical disability.
the term “Retired and Senior Volunteer Program” means the program established under part A of subchapter II;