university
Defined in 5 dictionaries — U.S. Code, Cyclopedic (1922), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Stimson (1881)
United States Code
7 U.S.C. § 2204C — as used in this section (2 versions over time)
As used in this section, the term “university” means—
(1) a land grant university established under the Act of July 2, 1862 (known as the “First Morrill Act”; 12 Stat. 503, chapter 130; 7 U.S.C. 301 et seq.);
(2) a land grant university established under the Act of August 30, 1890 (known as the “Second Morrill Act”; 26 Stat. 419, chapter 841; 7 U.S.C. 321 et seq.);
(3) the Tuskegee Institute; and
(4) any other support research organization.
7 U.S.C. § 3103 — in this chapter (5 versions over time)
In general.—The terms "college" and "university" mean an educational institution in any State which (i) admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, (ii) is legally authorized within such State to provide a program of education beyond secondary education, (iii) provides an educational program for which a bachelor's degree or any other higher degree is awarded, (iv) is a public or other nonprofit institution, and (v) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association.
7 U.S.C. § 3103 — in this chapter (3 versions over time)
Inclusions.—The terms "college" and "university" include a research foundation maintained by a college or university described in subparagraph (A).
20 U.S.C. § 130AA — for purposes of this subchapter
the term “University” means the Howard University established by the Act of March 2, 1867.
20 U.S.C. § 4351 — as used in this chapter
The term “University” means Gallaudet University.
42 U.S.C. § 16182 — in this subchapter (4 versions over time)
The term “university” has the meaning given the term “institution of higher education” in section 1001 of title 20.
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
The name given to certain societies or corporations which are seminaries of learning where youth are sent to finish their education. Among the civilians, by this term is understood a corporation.
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
The name given to certain they actually execute their design, it amounts societies or corporations which are semina- to a riot; 4 Bla. Com. 140. ries of learning where youth are sent to fin- In England public meetings held for politish their education. Among the civilians, by ical purposes are not unlawful as such, but this term is understood a corporation. See may, by their conduct when assembled, be- Chancellor’s Courts in the Two Univer- come unlawful, and will be so from the outsities; College; Students. set if held for purposes of sedition. In such
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law
Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881
They were formerly civil law; but now their jurisdiction, is in great part obsolete. 68.