Law Dictionary

As to strict "Construction," :Foreclosure," and "Settlement," see those titles.

The canon in favor of strict construction is not an inexorable command to override common sense and evident statutory purpose. It does not require magnified emphasis upon a single

neither privileges, powers, nor authorities, can pass by an act of incorporation, unless they be given in unambiguous words, and that an act giving special privileges must be const

to these provisions must be applied the same strict rule of construction that is applied to statutes defining criminal action. In other words, the Administrator's provisions must b

A criminal statute is to be construed strictly, not loosely. The rule that penal laws are to be construed strictly is founded on the tenderness of the law for the rights of individ

Although not penal in character, deportation statutes as a practical matter may inflict 'the equivalent of banishment or exile', and should be strictly construed.

This is a penal act, and is to be construed strictly, that is, with no intendment or extension beyond the import of the words used.

Statutes said to restrict the power of government by the creation of private rights are, like other public grants, to be strictly construed for the protection of the public interes

although, in a common case, on a mere question of property (as in the case of a Will) the rule of construction is according to the sense of the instrument; yet, a law constituting

In expounding a penal statute the Court certainly will not extend it beyond the plain meaning of its words; for it has been long and well settled, that such statutes must be constr

The rule that penal statutes are to be strictly construed in favor of persons accused is not violated by allowing the language to have its full meaning where that construction is i

such grants should be in plain language, that they should be certain and definite in their nature, and should contain no ambiguity in their terms. The legislative mind must be dist

the grant of privileges and exemptions to a corporation are to be strictly construed against the corporators, and in favor of the public; that nothing passes but what has been gran

See "Foreclosure."

In strict law.

sureties are never held responsible beyond the clear and absolute terms and meaning of their undertakings. Presumptions or equities are never allowed to enlarge or in any degree to

referring only to that over which the contract gives management complete control and unfettered discretion

the same strictness of proof is not necessary to charge the guarantees, as would have been necessary to support an action upon the bill itself, where, by the law merchant, a demand

Lat. In strict law. 1 Kent, Comm. 65.

something different—something less strict —when applied to benign racial classifications.

A settlement of lands to the parent for life, and after his death to his first and other sons in tail, with an interposition of trustees to preserve the contingent remainders. STRI

Lat Strict right or law; the rigor of the law as distinguished from equity.

Tightly drawn: exact; rigorous; strict, g. v. Strict! juris. Of exact right; of strict law. See Surety. Strictissimi juris. Of the strictest right; subject to the most rigid constr

The term 'strike' includes any strike or other concerted stoppage of work by employees (including a stoppage by reason of the expiration of a collective-bargaining agreement) and a

the courts should hesitate to fix upon the injunctive remedy for breaches of duty owing under the labor laws unless that remedy alone can effectively guard the plaintiff's right.

In common parlance, and in the language of the auction-room, property is understood to be "struck off" or "knocked down," when the auctioneer, by the fall of his hammer or by any o

To expunge, by ruling of the court from a record or pleading, immaterial or superfluous matter.

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “strike price” means the price at which the option is exercisable.

strike suits' by people who might be interested in getting quick dollars by making charges without regard to their truth so as to coerce corporate managers to settle worthless clai

As to striking a jury, see Struck Jury. Striking off the roll. Another term for disbarring. It denotes the removal of an attorney or solicitor from the roll of attorneys and solici

In English practice. Entering the creditor's affidavit and bond in bankruptcy. 1 Deac. Bankr. 106.

In English practice. Where, for nicety of the matter in dispute, or other cause, a special jury is necessary, upon motion and rule granted thereon, the sheriff is to attend the pro

Disbarment.

A combination to compel an increase other change in their Striliing' a jury. The a list of jurors prepared reduce it to the number summoned and returned the parties, each party in

Estrepement, which see.

The term “stripped bond” means a bond issued at any time with interest coupons where there is a separation in ownership between the bond and any coupon which has not yet become pay

The term “stripped coupon” means any coupon relating to a stripped bond.

The term “stripped preferred stock” means any stock described in subparagraph (B) if there has been a separation in ownership between such stock and any dividend on such stock whic

follows: "(1) General Rule.—Except as provided in paragraph (2), the term 'stripper well natural gas' means natural gas determined .

For purposes of this paragraph, the term "stripper well property" means, with respect to any calendar year, any property with respect to which the amount determined by di

The words "with strong hand" imply a degree of criminal force, whereas the words vi et armis ("with force and arms") are" mere formal words in the action of trespass, and the plain

The term “strong sensitizer” means a substance which will cause on normal living tissue through an allergic or photodynamic process a hypersensitivity which becomes evident on reap

In pleading. A word essential in an indictment for murder, when the death arises from any wounding, beating, or bruising. 1 Bulst. 184; 5 Coke, 122; 3 Mod. 202; Cro. Jac. 655; Palm

A special jury obtained by striking. See "Striking a Jury."

A term applied to a case which the court, having no jurisdiction over, and not being able to give judgment, order to be taken off the record. This is done by an entry to that effec

or KNOCKED DOWN. Property is understood to be "struck off" or "knocked down" when the auctioneer, by the fall of his hammer, or by any other audible or visible announcement, signif

3. Binding out. To obligate as an apprentice, q. V. Binding over. To obligate to appear as a witness, or as a defendant, at the time of trial, or to keep the peace, q. v. Bound. Br

The term “structural fastener” means a component which is used— (aa) to connect the mechanical and drive system components of a solar tracker to the foundation of such solar tracke

The term “structural measure” means a physical improvement that impounds water, commonly known as a dam, which was constructed as part of a covered water resource project, includin

[t]he way in which parts are arranged or put together to form a whole" *946 and "[t]he interrelation or arrangement of parts in a complex entity." American Heritage Dictionary 1718

In this section, the term “structured finance product” means an asset-backed security, as defined in section 3(a)(77) 1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 [ 15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(79

The term "structured finance swap" means a swap or security-based swap based on an asset-backed security (or group or index primarily comprised of asset-backed securities

The term “structured settlement” means an arrangement— (A) which is established by— (i) suit or agreement for the periodic payment of damages excludable from the gross income of th

The term “structured settlement factoring transaction” means a transfer of structured settlement payment rights (including portions of structured settlement payments) made for cons

The term “structured settlement payment rights” means rights to receive payments under a structured settlement.

A harlot, or courtesan. The word was formerly used as an addition. Jacob.

the term “Small Business Technology Transfer Program” or “STTR” means a program under which a portion of a Federal agency's extramural research or research and development effort i

"student" means an individual under 23 years of age who has not completed 4 years of education beyond the high school level and who is regularly pursuing a full-time cour

For purposes of this section, the term “student adjusted endowment” means, with respect to any institution for any taxable year— (1) the aggregate fair market value of the assets o

The term “student athlete” means an individual who engages in, is eligible to engage in, or may be eligible in the future to engage in, any intercollegiate sport. An individual who

“student-employee” means— (A) a student nurse, medical or dental intern, resident-in-training, student dietitian, student physical therapist, and student occupational therapist, as

The term "student intern" means any eligible baccalaureate or graduate degree student participating in FLETC's College Intern Program. / In this subsection, the term “stu

The term “student loan” means— (A) a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under part B, D, or E of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1071 et seq., 1087a et seq.

In this section, “student loan program” means any program operated under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 or a similar program operated under State or local law.

That one is a student in a university does not entitle him to vote where the university is situated, nor does it of itself prevent his voting there. He may vote at the scat of the

The term "students with disabilities" means more than 1 student with a disability.

The term "student with a disability" means an individual with a disability who— (i) (I)(aa) is not younger than the earliest age for the provision of transition services

The term "student with an intellectual disability" means a student— (A) with a cognitive impairment, characterized by significant limitations in— (i) intellectual and cog

In this subpart, the term “student with a print disability” means a student with a disability who experiences barriers to accessing instructional material in nonspecialized formats

As used in this section, the term “pediatric studies” or “studies” means at least one clinical investigation (that, at the Secretary's discretion, may include pharmacokinetic studi

For purposes of this section, the term "study" includes a watershed assessment.

Study abroad program.—The term “study abroad program” means a program of study that— (A) takes places 1 outside the geographical boundaries of the United States; (B) focuses on are

The term "study area" means the Ocmulgee River corridor between the cities of Macon, Georgia, and Hawkinsville, Georgia.

The term “Study Commission” means the Agriculture Research Facilities Planning and Closure Study Commission established under this section.

Fraudulently to place ballots which had not been voted in a ballot-box at an election. See 100 U. S. 371, 25 L. Ed. 717.

The robe of barristers who have not been made queen's or king's counsel. See "Silk Gown." STULTIFY (Lat. stidtus, stupid). To It has been laid down by old authorities (Litt. § 405;

To make it appear that one is mentally incompetent.

In old English law. Vicious or disorderly pleading, for which a fine was imposed by King John, supposed to be the origin of the fines for beaupleader (g. V.) Crabb, Hist. Eng. Law,

The sum agreed to be paid to an owner of land for trees standing upon move the trees; In other words it is the price paid for a license to cut. Blood v. Drummond, 67 Me. 478.. ' ST

Depreciated currency. 35 111. 163.

The term "stunting" refers to a condition that— (A) is measured by a height-to-age ratio that is more than 2 standard deviations below the median for the population; (B)

In medical jurisprudence. That state of the mind which cannot perceive and embrace the data presented to it by the senses, and therefore the stupid_ person can, in general, form no

The debauching or rape of a previously chaste woman.

See Royal Fish.

Presumably, a stump rooted in the soil, and not, at least under the circumstances of the case cited, a stump cast upon a highway.* Stumpage. The price paid for a license to enter u

As a verb, to call, name, or entitle one; as a noun, the title or appellation of a person. The names in which a cause is entitled. SUA SPONTE (Lat.) Of his or its own motion, SUAPT

Capable of being, or liable to be, sued. A suable cause of action is the matured cause of action.

In its own nature.

Spontaneously.

Under; subordinate to.

The term “subacute care” means medical and health care services that are required for individuals recovering from acute care episodes that are less intensive than the level of care

A person appointed by an agent to perform some duty, or the whole of the business relating to his agency. See "Agent." SUB-BALLIVUS (Law Lat.) In old English law. An under bailiff;

Anofiftcer who exercises his authority under tfie superintendence and control of a superior.

In old English law. An under-bailiff; a sheriff's deputy. Fleta, lib. 2, c. 68, § 2.

T The substitution of a new for an old creditor; more generally, the act of putting, by transfer, a person in the place of another, or a thing in the place of another thing. 8 The

Underwood.

For purposes of this subsection, the term “subchapter S item” means any item of an S corporation to the extent that regulations prescribed by the Secretary provide that, for purpos

Under color of right; under a show or appearance of right or rightful power.

Under color of office.

The terms “Appraisal Subcommittee” and “subcommittee” mean the Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council. / The term "Subcommittee"