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A bill in equity to secure the testimony in a pending action of a witness whose testimony cannot be taken in court. See 4 Del. Ch. 269.

Pertaining to or consisting of, two metals used as money at a fixed relative value.

The legalized use of two metals in the currency of a country at a fixed relative value.

8; Conspiracy; Strike, 2.

To obligate; to bring or place under definite duties or legal obligations, particularly by a bond or covenant; to affect one-in a constraining or compulsory manner with a contract

Used to designate a temporary insurance against fire. In effect, an agreement to insure, but taking effect immediately. It is usually unwritten. See Agreement for Insurance.

As to the binding effect of judgments or decrees, the general rule is, that the judgments of courts of concurrent jurisdiction are not admissible in a subsequent suit, unless they

whenever credit is given to the firm, within the scope and objects of the partnership, and in the course of its trade and business, whether the partnership be of a general or limit

In this subsection, the term “binding obligation” means a substantive policy statement, rule, or guidance document issued by the Federal Transit Administration that grants rights,

The term “binding offer” means a bid submitted by the State of Hawaii for an assured award of a specific quantity of petroleum product, with a price to be calculated pursuant to pa

The term "binding operational directive" means a compulsory direction to an agency that— (A) is for purposes of safeguarding Federal information and information systems f

A term applied to the contract of apprenticeship.

The act by which a magistrate or court hold to bail a party accused of a crime or misdemeanor. The binding over may be to appear at a court having Jurisdiction of the offense charg

To engage as an apprentice.

The order of a magistrate in requiring one to give bail to appear for hearing in a higher court, or to keep the peace.

In English law. The oldesl; the first-born. Spelman.

For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “bingo game” means any game of bingo— (A) of a type in which usually— (i) the wagers are placed, (ii) the winners are determined, and (iii)

The term “bioavailability” means the rate and extent to which the active ingredient or therapeutic ingredient is absorbed from a drug and becomes available at the site of drug acti

In this section, the term “biobased product” means a product suitable for food or nonfood use that is derived in whole or in part from renewable agricultural and forestry materials

The term “biobased product manufacturing” means development, construction, and retrofitting of technologically new commercial-scale processing and manufacturing equipment and requi

The term “biodiesel” means the monoalkyl esters of long chain fatty acids derived from plant or animal matter which meet— (A) the registration requirements for fuels and fuel addit

The terms “biomass-based diesel blend” and “biodiesel blend” means a blend of “biomass-based diesel” or “biodiesel” fuel that is blended with petroleum-based diesel fuel.

For purposes of this section, the term “biodiesel mixture” means a mixture of biodiesel and diesel fuel (as defined in section 4083(a)(3)), determined without regard to any use of

The term “bioenergy” means fuel grade ethanol and other biofuel. / The term “bioenergy” means energy derived from biofuels. / The term "bioenergy" means energy derived fr

The term “bioenergy producer” means a producer of bioenergy that uses an eligible commodity to produce bioenergy under this section.

The term “bioequivalence” means the rate and extent to which the active ingredient or therapeutic ingredient is absorbed from a new animal drug and becomes available at the site of

The term “biofuel” means a fuel derived from renewable biomass.

The term “biogas” means biogas as such term is used in section 211( o )(1)(B)(ii)(V) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7545 ( o )(1)(B)(ii)(V)).

The terms "biological agent" and "toxin" have the meanings given those terms in section 178 of title 18. / The terms “biological agent” and “toxin” have the mea

The term “biological control organism” means any enemy, antagonist, or competitor used to control a plant pest or noxious weed.

The term “biological data” means multiomic information and other relevant information, including associated descriptors, derived from the structure, function, or process of a biolo

The term “biological defense research facility” means a location at which research, development, test, and evaluation for purposes of biological defense involving any biological or

The term “biological event of national concern” means— (A) an act of terrorism involving a biological agent or toxin; or (B) a naturally occurring outbreak of an infectious disease

For purposes of this section, the term “biological evidence” means— (1) a sexual assault forensic examination kit; or (2) semen, blood, saliva, hair, skin tissue, or other identifi

The term “biological monitoring” shall mean the determination of the effects on aquatic life, including accumulation of pollutants in tissue, in receiving waters due to the dischar

the term “biological product” has the meaning given the term in section 351 of the Public Health Service Act; / The term “biological product” has the meaning given the term in sect

The term "biological select agent and toxin" means any agent or toxin identified under— (A) section 331.3 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations; (B) section 121.3 or se

“biological weapon” means— (A) microbial or other biological agents, or toxins whatever their origin or method of production, of types and in quantities that have no justification

The term "biomanufacturing" means the utilization of biological systems to develop new and advance existing products, tools, and processes at commercial scale.

The term "biomarker"— (A) means a characteristic (such as a physiologic, pathologic, or anatomic characteristic or measurement) that is objectively measured and evaluated

The term “biomass” has the meaning given the term “renewable biomass” in section 211( o )(1) of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7545 ( o )(1)). / the term “biomass”— (aa) means any o

The term “biomass-based diesel” means biodiesel as defined in section 13220(f) of this title . / The term “biomass-based diesel” means renewable fuel that is biodiesel as defined i

The terms “biomass-based diesel blend” and “biodiesel blend” means a blend of “biomass-based diesel” or “biodiesel” fuel that is blended with petroleum-based diesel fuel.

The term “biomass conversion facility” means a facility that converts or proposes to convert renewable biomass into— (A) heat; (B) power; (C) biobased products; or (D) advanced bio

The term “biomass energy” means— (A) biomass fuel; or (B) energy or steam derived from the direct combustion of biomass for the generation of electricity, mechanical power, or indu

The term “biomass energy project” means any facility (or portion of a facility) located in the United States which is primarily for— (A) the production of biomass fuel (and byprodu

The term “biomass fuel” means any gaseous, liquid, or solid fuel produced by conversion of biomass.

The term “biomaterials supplier” means an entity that directly or indirectly supplies a component part or raw material for use in the manufacture of an implant.

The term “biomedical research consortia” means collaborative groups that may take the form of public-private partnerships and may include government agencies, institutions of highe

For the purposes of this section, the term “biometric identification” means use of fingerprint and digital photography images and facial and iris scan technology and any other tech

The term “biometric identifier” means a technology that enables the automated identification, or verification of the identity, of an individual based on biometric information.

The term “biometric identifier information” means the distinct physical or behavioral characteristics of an individual that are used for unique identification, or verification of t

The term "bioproduct" has the meaning given the term "biobased product" in section 8101 of title 7. / The term “bioproduct” has the meaning given the term “biob

The term "biorefinery" means a facility (including equipment and processes) that— (A) converts renewable biomass or an intermediate ingredient or feedstock of renewable b

The term “biosafety level” means the applicable biosafety level described in the publication entitled “Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories” (CDC–NIH, 1984).

The term "biosimilar biological product" means a specific strength of a biological product in final dosage form for which a biosimilar biological product application has

Subject to subparagraph (B), the term “biosimilar biological product application” means an application for licensure of a biological product under section 262(k) of title 42 .

The term “biosimilar biological product development meeting” means any meeting, other than a biosimilar initial advisory meeting, regarding the content of a development program, in

The term “biosimilar biological product development program” means the program under this subpart for expediting the process for the review of submissions in connection with biosim

The term “biosimilar biological product establishment” means a foreign or domestic place of business— (i) that is at one general physical location consisting of one or more buildin

The term “biosimilar initial advisory meeting”— (A) means a meeting, if requested, that is limited to— (i) a general discussion regarding whether licensure under section 262(k) of

The term "biospecimen" includes— (i) solid tumor tissue or bone marrow; (ii) normal or control tissue; (iii) blood and plasma; (iv) DNA and RNA extractions; (v) familial

For purposes of this section the term “biosurveillance” means the process of gathering near real-time biological data that relates to human and zoonotic disease activity and threat

The term “biotechnology” means the use of biological processes, organisms, or systems for manufacturing, research, or medical purposes, including genetic engineering, synthetic bio

1. 1. Riotously, — an essential word in old indictments for riots. Blotose et rontose: riotously and routously.

In English law. The unlawful assembling of twelve or more persons to the disturbance of the peace, and not dispersing upon proclamation.

A technical word in an indictment for a riot, implymg violence, ex vi termini.

Eelating or belonging to the bank of a river. Biparian proprietor: the owner of land on the bank of a river or stream. Biparian rights: the rights of the owners of lands on the ban

rivaria, t. I. In old English law. A river.

Of two parts. This term Is used in conveyancing; as, this indenture bipartite, between A., of the one part, and B., of the other part.

An ancient code of laws by which the Ripuarii, a tribe of Franks who occupied the country on the Rhine, the Meuse and the Scheldt, were governed.

En pure sacote—53—in his Coat only—in pure Sackcloth. Ga rdassent— 102—support—dcfend. Nest atteintable—113—is not to be attainted—is not attestable. Son peir—116—his equal

burlaws, byrlaws. In people or husbandmen i-especting

or BIRRETUS. A cap or coif used formerly in England by judges and sergeants at law. Spelman; Cunningham.

A cap or coif used formerly in England by judges and serjeants at law. Spelman.

The cap of a judge or sergeant.

The act of being wholly brought into the world. The conditions of live birth are not satisfied when a part only of the body is born. The whole body must be brought into the world,

A State shall provide separate payments to providers administering prenatal labor and delivery or postpartum care in a freestanding birth center (as defined in subparagraph (B)), s

the dignity of citizenship which the Constitution confers as a birthright upon every person born within its protection is not to be withdrawn or extinguished by the courts except p

(Lat.) Twice.

BESANTINE, or BEZANT. An ancient coin, first issued at Constantinople. It was of two sorts, — gold, equivalent to a ducat, valued at 9s. 6d., and silver, computed at 2s. They were

An ancient coin, first issued at Constantinople ; it was of two sorts,—gold, equivalent to a ducat, valued at 9s. 6d.; and silver, computed at 2s. They were both current in England

The father of one's grandfather or grandmother.

In old English law. A conversion of wood grounds into arable or pasture; an assarting. Cowell. See AssaRT.

In old English law. A fine imposed for not repairing banks, ditches, and causeways. Blount; Whishaw.

He gives twice who gives quickly. BIS IDEM EXIGI BONA FIDES NON PAtitur, et in satlsfactlonibus, non permlttltur amplius fieri quam semel factum est. Good faith does not suffer the

him under the statutes of descent and distribution; Carpenter’s Estate, 170 Pa. 208, 32 Atl. 637, 29 L. R. A. 145, 60 Am. St. Rep. 765; Owens v. 6wens, 100 N. 0. 240, 6 S. E. 794;

An ecclesiastical officer, who is the chief of the clergy of his diocese, and is the archbishop's assistant. No such officer is recognized by law in the United States.

In English ecclesiastical law. An officer appointed to hold the bishop's court for him, and to assist him in matters of ecclesiastical law. 1 BL Com. 382. Tomlins. Chakcbllor of th

In ecclesiastical law. The extent of country over which a bishop has jurisdiction; a see; a diocese.

In English law. An ecclesiastical court held in the cathedral of ' each diocese, the judge of which is the bishop's chancellor.

I. I. In old insurance law, risk, hazard, peril.

Good faith does not suffer the same thing to . be demanded twice; and in making satisfaction [for a debt or demand] it is not allowed to be done more than once. 9 Coke, 53.

Good faith does not suffer the same thing to be exacted twice, and in giving satisfaction it is not permitted that more should be done than to do so once.

The day which is added every fourth year to the month of February, in order to make the year agree with the course of the sun. It was called "bissextile" because in the Roman calen

I. In old English law. sextile; Year. law. A billet, bill or memorandum of under the statute of Westminster 2, the sheriff. law. Bullion. obligation, particularly by covenant or or

In this subsection, the term “Bi-State Metropolitan Planning Organization” has the meaning given the term “region” in subsection (a) of Article II of the Lake Tahoe Regional Planni

In this subsection, the term “Bi-State MPO Region” has the meaning given the term “region” in subsection (a) of Article II of the Lake Tahoe Regional Planning Compact (Public Law 9

all bituminous, semibituminous, and subbituminous coal and shall exclude lignite, which is defined as a lignitic coal having calorific value in British thermal units of less than s

Bachelor of Laws.