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any point on the low-water line, so situated that there is some area within three geographical miles seaward from such point that is more than three geographical miles from all oth

Land having salt deposa limited grant of them was made. Eighteen states have received no such grant; Montello Salt Co. v. Utah, 221 U. S. 452, 31 Sup. Ct. 706, 55 L. Ed. 810, Ann.

or Salian law; the law of the Salians or Salian Franks — the oldest of the baruarian codes, having been framed, it is said, about 433. Lex scripta: written law; law deriving its fo

Same as Salic law.

The term "Salish Sea" means the network of coastal waterways on the west coast of North America that includes the Puget Sound, the Strait of Georgia, and the Strait of Ju

A sale-man, found in the Salic Law in the fifth century, who was a third person called in to complete the transfer of property. 12 Harv. L. Rev. 445, Law in Science, etc., by O. W.

The term “salmon” means any anadromous species of the family Salmonidae and Genus Oncorhynchus, commonly known as Pacific salmon. / “salmon” means all species of salmon which migra

The term “salmon or steelhead resource” means any stock of salmon or steelhead.

December 6, 1864; died May 7, 1873. Edwin M. Stanton, December 20, 1869; died December 24, 1869, before his commission took effect William Strong, February 18, 1870; retired Decemb

The term “Salmon Recovery Plans” means the recovery plans for salmon and steelhead species approved by the Secretary of the Interior under section 4(f) of the Endangered Species Ac

The term does not necessarily jmply a place for the sale of intoxicants. 36 Tex. 364. But see 105 Mass. 40.

This expression has a definite meaning, namely, a retaller of cigars, liquors, etc. Cahlll v. Campbell, 105 Mass. 40.

A custom in the city of London called "granage," formerly payable to the lord mayor, etc., for salt brought to the port of London, being the twentieth part. Wharton.

See Lex, Salus populi, etc.

Meadows overflowed by the sea at unusually high tides. See 34 Conn. 421.

The term “Salton Sea” means the inland body of water located in Riverside and Imperial Counties which serves as a drainage reservoir for water from precipitation, natural runoff, i

One penny paid at the feast day of St. Martin, by the tenants of some manors, as a commutation for the service of carrying their lord's salt from market to his larder. Par. Ant., 4

The term “saltwater flush” means— (I) (aa) the addition of as much midocean water into each empty ballast tank of a vessel as is safe for the vessel and crew; and (bb) the mixing o

Health; safety; welfare.

The safety of the people is the supreme object of the law. Bac. Max. oreg. 12; Broom, Leg. Max. 1; 13 Coke, 139, 196 111. 503. SALUS UBI MULTI CONSILIARtl. In many cotmsellors ther

The welfare of the people is the highest law. See 126 N. C. 999, 78 Am. St. Rep. 691, 49 L. R. A. 588, 35 S. E. 459.

Let the welfare of the people be the highest law.

The welfare of the state is the highest law. See 28 R. I. 41, 9 L. R. A. (N. S.) 193, 65 Atl. 641.

The welfare of the state is the supreme law. Inhabitants of Springfield v. Connecticut River R. Co., 4 Cush. (Mass.) 71; Cochituate Bank v. Colt, 1 Gray (Mass.) 386; Broom, Max. 36

There is safety in many counsels.

4 Inst. 1 Where there are many counselors, there is safety.

A coin made by Henry V., after his conquests in France. In the army and navy an honor paid to a distinguished personage, when troops or squadrons meet, when officers are buried, or

Greeting.

Safeguard, which see.

Salvage is a compensation for actual service rendered to the property charged with it. It is demandable of right for vessels saved from pirates or from the enemy. In order, however

saiivage, Z. fr. Wild; savage,

we do not think the claim [for salvage] can be said to arise upon any contract, express or implied, with the government of the United States. But the claim may properly be said to

“salvage automobile” means an automobile that is damaged by collision, fire, flood, accident, trespass, or other event, to the extent that its fair salvage value plus the cost of r

In insurance. All those costs, expenses, and charges necessarily incurred in and about the saving and preservation of the property imperilled, and which, if the property be insured

Compensation for salvage service presupposes good faith, meritorious service, complete restoration, and incorruptible vigilance, so far as the property is within the reach or under

The term “salvage equipment” means any equipment that is capable of being used to assist a vessel in potential or actual danger in order to prevent loss of life, damage or destruct

In this section, the term “salvage facilities” includes equipment and gear utilized to prevent, abate, or minimize damage to the environment.

if they are guilty of embezzlement, whether at sea, in port, or even after the property is delivered into the custody of the law, it works a forfeiture of their claim to salvage

the reward in derelict cases should be governed by the same principles as other salvage cases—namely, danger to property, value, risk of life, skill, labor, and the duration of the

These are not matters of contract, according to the most eminent commentators on the subject, and they certainly are not cases of tort.

That kind of loss which it is presumed would, but for certain services rendered and exertions made, have become a total loss. It also means, among underwriters and average adjuster

In maritime law. Any service rendered in saving property on the sea, or wrecked on the coast of the sea. Story, J., 1 Sumn. (U. S.) 210.

Salvage Services Defined.—In this section, the term “salvage services” includes services performed in connection with a marine salvage operation that are intended to prevent, abate

must include estimated resale or second-hand value

“salvage yard” means an individual or entity engaged in the business of acquiring or owning salvage automobiles for— (A) resale in their entirety or as spare parts; or (B) rebuildi

See "Interdlctum Salvianum." SALVO (Lat.) Saving; excepting; without prejudice tg. Salvo me et haeredibus meis, except me and my heirs. Salvo jure cujuslibet, without prejudice to

See Interdictum Salvianum.

Saving; excepting.

Saving the rights of each one, i. e., without prejudice.

Excepting me and my heirs.

In maritime law. A person who saves property or rescues it from impending peril on the sea or when wrecked on the coast of the sea, or, in the United States, on a public navigable

Courts of admiralty will enforce contracts made for salvage service and salvage compensation, where the salvor has not taken advantage of his power to make an unreasonable bargain;

As to the claims of the salvors, it may be remarked, that maritime Courts always approach them with great benignity and favour. Yet, in proportion to the inclination to favour wher

1, In old English laie. Safe. Salvns Salvus et securus coiidnctus: safe and plegins: a safe pledge.

A safe-pledge; a surety.

The ordinary meaning of the word "same" is "identical;" "identical in substance or numerically;" "of one nature, degree or amount." 248 111. 166. "The same" generally refers to the

The applicable rule is that, where the same act or transaction constitutes a violation of two distinct statutory provisions, the test to be applied to determine whether there are t

Here we cannot help seeing, that the matters sought to be put in issue by the replication are those necessarily involved in the former trial; and to uphold it would be to permit th

A reissue patent is for the same invention as the original if the reissue fully describes and claims the very invention intended to be secured by the original patent; if it describ

For purposes of this subchapter the term “same kind of fruit” includes, in the case of grapes, all of the several species and varieties of grapes. In the case of fruits other than

I I. In old English law. Of sound

If a person be tried for an offense in a tribunal deriving its jurisdiction and authority from the United States, and is acquitted or convicted, he cannot again be tried for the sa

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2. Strict right; strict law. Sainmumjns,snmraa injuria: the rigor of the law is the height of injury, or (to preserve the antithesis more closely) extreme right is extreme wrong. "

A small quantity of any commodity or merchandise, exhibited as a specimen of a larger quantity, called the "bulk." A fair representation of the whole; a part shown as a specimen. 3

“Sampler” means any person employed, licensed, or authorized by the Secretary to select, tag, and seal official samples of tobacco.

A sale at which only a sample of the goods sold is exhibited to the buyer.

Of sound mind.

Lat In old English law. Of sound mind. Fleta, llb. 8, c. 7, J L

1 1. In old English laic. To cure.

Sanction; that part of a statute which prescribed a penalty for its violation.

A just sanction, ordering the right and forbidding the contrary.

“sanction” includes the whole or a part of an agency— (A) prohibition, requirement, limitation, or other condition affecting the freedom of a person; (B) withholding of relief; (C)

For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term “sanctioned entity” means an entity— (i) that has been convicted of any offense described in subsection (a) or in paragraph (1), (2), or

In this section, the term "sanctioned person" means a person subject to sanctions under section 9524(a)(2), 9525(b), 9526(a), or 9527(a) of this title. / the term "s

For purposes of this subsection, the term “sanctioned whaling activities” means subsistence bowhead whale hunting activities conducted pursuant to the management plan of the Alaska

The term “sanctioning organization” means an organization that sanctions professional boxing matches in the United States— (A) between boxers who are residents of different States;

The term "sanctions" means tangible, proportional consequences that hold the juvenile offender accountable for the offense committed. A sanction may include counseling, r

the terms “terrorist sanctuary” and “sanctuary” mean an area in the territory of the country— (A) that is used by a terrorist or terrorist organization— (i) to carry out terrorist

“sanctuary resource” means any living or nonliving resource of a national marine sanctuary that contributes to the conservation, recreational, ecological, historical, educational,

The term “sanctuary system” means the system described in subsection (a) of this section. / The term "sanctuary system" means the system described in subsection (a).

or SANCTUM (Lat. from sffl Mcire). In the civil law. That which is guarded and fenced round against injury (quod ab injuria hominum defensum atque munitum est).' Dig. 1. 8, pr. Der

A payment due to the lord of the manor of Rodley, in the county of Gloucester, for liberty granted to the tenants to dig sand for their common use. Cowell. SANE (Law Pr. and Eng.;

The term "sexual assault nurse examiner" or "SANE" means a registered or advanced practice nurse who has specialized training conducting medical forensic examin

That understanding which enables a man to make contracts and his will, and to perform such other acts as are authorized by law." See Lunacy; Memory; Non Compos Mentis.

See Pueblo. Sanction. The vindicatory branch of the law, whereby it is signified, what evil or penalty shall be incurred by such as commit any public wrong, and trespass or neglect

The term "San Francisco Bay Plan" means— (A) until the date of the completion of the plan developed by the Director under subsection (d), the comprehensive conservation a

In old French. Blood.

or MURREY. An heraldic term for "blood color," called, in the arms of princes, "dragon's tail," and, in those of lords, "sardonyx." It is a tincture of very infrequent occurrence,

A redemption by villeins, of their blood or tenure, in order to become freemen.— Bouvier Law Dictionary.

An heraldic term for "blood-color," called, in the arms of princes, "dragon's tell," and, in those of lords, "sardonyx." It is la tincture of very infrequent occurrence, and not re

A tie of blood overcomes men through benevolence and family affection. Steere v. Steere, 5 Johns. Ch. (N. Y.) 1, 13, 9 Am. Dec. 256.

The bond of blood overcomes men through benevolence and affection.

Related by blood; consanguinity.

A kind of punishment among the Greeks, inflicted by binding the malefactor fast to a piece of wood. Enc. Lend.

Pertaining to, or designed to secure, sanity or health; relating to the preservation of health. 133 111. 579.

In the English law bodies having jurisdiction over their respective districts in regard to sewerage, drainage, scavenging, the supply of water, the prevention of nuisances and offe

The term “sanitary container” means any container of such material and construction as (1) will not permit the infiltration of foreign matter into the contents of such container un

The term “sanitary landfill” means a facility for the disposal of solid waste which meets the criteria published under section 6944 of this title .

The term “sanitary or phytosanitary measure” means a measure to— (i) protect animal or plant life or health in the United States from risks arising from the introduction, establish