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The term “unutilized national megawatt capacity limitation” means the excess (if any) of— (i) 6,000 megawatts, over (ii) the aggregate amount of national megawatt capacity limitati

For purposes of this subsection, the term “unutilized natural gas” means gas that is available in small remote fields and cannot be economically transported to natural gas pipeline

One in which the value of the interest at risk is not fixed in the policy but is estimated by a certain standard, and, in case of loss, is made out by proof. Peninsular & O. S. S.

“unwarranted failure to comply” means the failure of a permittee to prevent the occurrence of any violation of his permit or any requirement of this chapter due to indifference, la

Food not fit to be eaten; food which if eaten would ’be injurious. See Adulteration; Health; Food and Drug Laws.

See Law, Common; Parol; Writing.

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Discontinuous easements. Such that have no means specially constructed or appropriated to their enjoyment, and that are enjoyed at intervals, leaving between these intervals no vis

The term “updated payment yield” means the payment yield elected by the owner of a farm under section 7912(e) of this title to be used in calculating the counter-cyclical payments

When a man accused of a crime is arraigned, he is required to raise his hand, probably in order to identify the person who pleads. Perhaps for the same reason, when a vyitness adop

immediately or very soon after.

structures such as wharves and piers, permanently affixed to land, are extensions of the land. Thus, literally read, a statute that covers injuries 'upon the navigable waters' woul

the term “UPOV Contracting Party” means a member of the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants.

In this subchapter, the term “upper atmosphere” means that portion of the Earth's sensible atmosphere above the troposphere.

The terms “Colorado River Basin”, “Colorado River Compact”, “Colorado River System”, “Lee Ferry”, “States of the Upper Division”, “Upper Basin”, and “domestic use” shall have the m

The king's bench was so called during Cromwell's protectorate, when Ko Ue was chief justice. 3 Bl. Comm. 202.

The United States Senate; the house of lords.

The term “Upper Colorado River Basin Compact” shall mean that certain compact executed on October 11, 1948 by commissioners representing the States of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico

the term “upper Great Lakes” means that portion of the Great Lakes Basin which is upstream from the confluence of the Saint Clair River and Lake Huron near Port Huron, Michigan.

the term “Upper Mississippi River Basin Association” means an association of the States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin, formed for the purposes of cooperativ

the terms “Upper Mississippi River system” and “system” mean those river reaches having commercial navigation channels on the Mississippi River main stem north of Cairo, Illinois;

A bid made after a judicial sale, but before the successful bid at the sale has been confirmed, larger or better than such successful bid, and made for the purpose of upsetting the

In sales by auctions, an amount for which property to be sold is put up, so that the first bidder at that price is declared the buyer. Wharton.

The term “upstream subsidy” means any countervailable subsidy, other than an export subsidy, that— (1) is paid or bestowed by an authority (as defined in section 1677(5) of this ti

In Scotch law. Between the hours of sunrise and sunset. Poinding must be executed with "upsun" (i. e., while the sun is up). 1 Forbes, Inst. pt. 3, p. 32.

Initials of "uti rogas," be it as you desire, a ballot thus inscribed, by which the Romans voted in favor of a bill or candidate. Tayl. Civll Law, 191.

The entire agreement or concurrence of a petit jury in their verdict, — all the jurors being of one and the same mind. Now

The term “uranium-235” means the isotope 235 U.

The term “uranium enrichment” means the separation of uranium of a given isotopic content into 2 components, 1 having a higher percentage of a fissile isotope and 1 having a lower

To the rights of; a writ which was brought by the jerk, presented to a living, against who endeavored to eject him, to the udice of the king’s title. Reg. Writs, 61. free, or uncon

the term “urban and community area” includes cities, their suburbs, and towns.

The term “urban area” means a metropolitan statistical area having a population of not less than 350,000, or two contiguous metropolitan statistical areas having a population of no

“urban areas” means those areas within the scenic area identified as urban areas on the map referred to in section 544b(e) of this title or within the boundaries of an urban area a

The residence or dwelling place of a family in a city, clnimed or set apart as a homestead, including the principal house and lot, and such lets as are used in connection therewith

The term “urban bus” has the meaning provided under regulations of the Administrator promulgated under section 7521(a) of this title .

The term “Urban center” means any community which has a sufficient urban Indian population with unmet health needs to warrant assistance under subchapter IV, as determined by the S

The term “Urban Corporation” means those Native entities which have incorporated pursuant to section 14(h)(3) of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act [43 U.S.C. 1613(h)(3)]. / “

The term “urban county” has the meaning given such term in section 5302 of this title . / The term “urban county” has the meaning given the term in section 5302(a)(6) of this title

The term “urban forestry” means the planning, establishment, protection, and management of trees and associated plants, individually, in small groups, or under forest conditions wi

See Homestead.

The term “Urban Indian” means any individual who resides in an urban center, as defined in subsection (g) hereof,1 and who meets one or more of the four criteria in subsection (c)(

The term “Urban Indian organization” means a nonprofit corporate body situated in an urban center, governed by an urban Indian controlled board of directors, and providing for the

The terms “tribal health programs” and “Urban Indian organizations” have the meanings given those terms in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act ( 25 U.S.C. 1603 ).

The term “urbanized area” means an area with a population of 50,000 or more designated by the Bureau of the Census, within boundaries to be fixed by responsible State and local off

$1,166,666,667 were allocated among the States on the basis of urbanized population by allocating to each State an amount bearing the same ratio to the total amount to be allocated

The term “urban or rural poverty area” means an urban or rural geographical area (as defined by the Secretary) in which a percentage (as defined by the Secretary in accordance with

Any servitude appropriate to a city estate.

Servitudes attached to an urban estate, such as the right of support, of drip, of drain, etc. 3 Kent, Comm. 436. URBS (Lat.) In civil law. A walled city. Often used for civitas. Ai

The term “urban waterfront and port” means any developed area that is densely populated and is being used for, or has been used for, urban residential recreational, commercial, shi

The term “Corps” and “Urban Youth Corps” mean the Urban Youth Corps established under subsection (d)(1).

A city; a fortified city.

Use; operation.

The term “urgent concern” means any of the following: (A) A serious or flagrant problem, abuse, violation of law or Executive order, or deficiency relating to the funding, administ

For purposes of this section and section 215 of this title, the term "urgent or emergency public health care need" means a health care need, as determined by the Secretar

Lat. Relating to the or to the administration of justice; fidiecal; lawful. Dies juridieus, a lawful y for the transaction of business in court; day on which the courts are open.

The term “urinal” has the meaning given such term in ASME A112.19.2M–1990, except such term does not include fixtures designed for installation in prisons.

The term “Uruguay Round Agreements” means the agreements approved by the Congress under section 3511(a)(1) of this title. / The term “Uruguay Round Agreements” has the meaning give

Queen’s gold. A ul revenue belonging to every queen con- ‘during her marriage with the king.

An abbreviation for "United States."

the term “usable activated channels” means activated channels of a cable system, except those channels whose use for the distribution of broadcast signals would conflict with techn

the space above the minimum grade level which can be used for the attachment of wires, cables, and associated equipment.

The term "USADA" means the United States Anti-Doping Agency.

the custom of a party to deliver a part of a quantity of goods contracted to be delivered, though invariable, cannot excuse such party from a full compliance with his contract, unl

Hence, of necessity, usages have been established in every department of the government, which have become a kind of common law, and regulate the rights and duties of those who act

when a note is made payable or negotiable at a bank, whose invariable usage it is to demand payment, and give notice on the fourth day of grace, the parties are bound by that usage

Evidence of usage or custom is, however, never considered of this character; but is received for the purpose of ascertaining the sense and understanding of parties by their contrac

In commercial law. The time which, by usage or custom, is allowed in certain countries for the payment of a bill of exchange. Poth. Contr. du Change, note 15.

Chief justice of all England. The title of the presiding justice in the court of aula regis. 3 Bi. Comm. 33; 1 Reeve, Eng. Law, 48.

Chief justice of all England. The title of the presiding justice in the court of aula regis. 3 Bi. Comm. 88; 1 Reeve, Eng. Law, 48.

The term “USA PATRIOT Act” means the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act of 2001 (Pu

The term “U.S. assets” means the money and aggregate adjusted bases of property of the foreign corporation treated as connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the Unite

The term "U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel" means import specialists, auditors, and other appropriate employees of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

active employment of a firearm.

». To "use a port," means to go into a harbor or haven for shelter., for commerce, or forpleasure, and to derive a benefit or an advantage from its protection. Going near a harbor

The character of the holding of another's land where there is no lease; also the name of an action of assumpsit by which a recovery is had for use and occupation.

in the connection found, "employed", and doubtless, in the mind of Congress, was intended to refer to vessels solely employed in rivers or inland navigation.

In this paragraph, the term “used children’s product” means a children’s product (as defined in section 3(a) of the Consumer Product Safety Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2052(a) ) 1 that was obt

the term “used equipment” means such used or surplus equipment (including furniture and motor vehicles) as the Committee on House Oversight of the House of Representatives may pres

The term “used for commercial purposes” means the carriage of persons or property for any fare, fee, rate, charge or other consideration, or directly or indirectly in connection wi

The term “used fur” means fur in any form which has been worn or used by an ultimate consumer.

a vehicle used solely for commuting to an illegal distillery is not used in violating the revenue laws

the term “used oil” means any oil which has been refined from crude oil, has been used, and as a result of such use has been contaminated by physical or chemical impurities. / The

The acknowledgment serves a significant psychological purpose by receipting the purchase and assuring the owner that his ticket is properly registered. Before this function is fulf

A person for whose use a suit is brought. See 24 Miss. 77.

By "useful," in the patent law, is meant not an invention in all cases superior to the modes now in use for the same purposes, but "useful," in contradistinction to frivolous and m

As used in the statute, 'useful art' includes method which in this case is used interchangeably with process

the period for which it may reasonably be expected to be employed in the taxpayer's business

The term “useful thermal energy” means energy— (A) in the form of direct heat, steam, hot water, or other thermal form that is used in production and beneficial measures for heatin

The term “use in commerce” means the bona fide use of a mark in the ordinary course of trade, and not made merely to reserve a right in a mark. For purposes of this chapter, a mark

It now is established that when the use of his own name upon his goods by a later competitor will and does lead the public to understand that those goods are the product of a conce

That one's uses of his property may be subject to the servitude of the wrongful use by another of his property seems an anomaly. It upsets the presumptions of law, and takes from h

While the title of an act cannot overcome the meaning of plain and unambiguous words used in its body, ... the name given to an act by way of designation or description, or the rep

One for whose use (benefit) an action is brought in the name of another. Thus, where the assignee of a chose in action is not allowed to sue in his own name, the action would be en

the person to whom the taxable sale is made * * *.

The institution or bringing of an action.

In Gothic law. A tribunal answering to the English court leet.

The term “uses” means the uses described in section 410hhh of this title . / Uses.—The term “uses” means employs, hires, persuades, induces, entices, or coerces.

uses for "any" purpose," only that it means "uses as a weapon or for trade." See "ante," at ____.

carrying it in such manner as to be ready for use as a weapon).

When a conveyance of land is made in England to a person who was married to his present wife • • on or before the first of January, 1834, and he wishes to prevent her right to dowe