United States Code

the terms “audiovisual work”, “computer program”, “copies”, “copyright owner”, “digital transmission”, “financial gain”, “motion picture”, “motion picture exhibition facility”, “pe

the term “computer-related equipment” includes desktops, laptops, printers, file servers, and peripherals which are appropriate for use in public school education; / the term “comp

For purposes of this section, the term “computer software” has the meaning given to such term by section 197(e)(3)(B); except that such term shall not include any such software whi

The term “computer software executable code” means— (A) any object code, machine code, or other code readable by a computer when loaded into its memory and used directly by such co

The term “computer software source code” means— (A) the code written by a programmer using a programming language which is comprehensible to appropriately trained persons and is no

The term “computer system” has the meaning given that term in section 278g–3(d)(1) 2 of this title.

The term “computer technology or equipment” means computer software (as defined by section 197(e)(3)(B)), computer or peripheral equipment (as defined by section 168(i)(2)(B)), and

“computer trespasser”— (A) means a person who accesses a protected computer without authorization and thus has no reasonable expectation of privacy in any communication transmitted

The term “COMSAT” means the corporation established pursuant to subchapter III of this chapter, or the successor in interest to such corporation.

the term “concentrating solar power devices” means devices that concentrate the power of the sun by reflection or refraction to improve the efficiency of a photovoltaic or thermal

The term “concessionaire” means a private individual or a private or publicly chartered corporation or entity that enters into an asset concession with an eligible entity.

the term “concessional rate of interest” means any rate of interest which is less than market rates of interest; and

Concession Contract Defined.—In this section, the term "concession contract" means a contract authorized and entered into under this section.

“Conciliation” means the attempted resolution of issues raised by a complaint, or by the investigation of such complaint, through informal negotiations involving the aggrieved pers

“Conciliation agreement” means a written agreement setting forth the resolution of the issues in conciliation.

The term "concrete actions" means actions that demonstrate increased efforts by the government of a country to meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficki

The term "concrete masonry products" refers to a broader class of products, including concrete masonry units as well as hardscape products such as concrete pavers and seg

The term "concrete masonry unit"— (A) means a concrete masonry product that is a manmade masonry unit having an actual width of 3 inches or greater and manufactured from

In this section, the term “concurrency” means, with respect to an acquisition strategy, the combination or overlap of program phases or activities.

The term “concurrent resolution on the budget” means— (A) a concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for a fiscal year as provi

the term "conditional offer" means an offer of employment in a position in the civil service that is conditioned upon the results of a criminal history inquiry; / Conditi

“conditional sales contract” means a contract— (A) for the sale of an aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, appliance, or spare part, under which the buyer takes possession of the

“conditions of employment” means personnel policies, practices, and matters, whether established by rule, regulation, or otherwise, affecting working conditions, except that such t

The term “conditions of use” means the circumstances, as determined by the Administrator, under which a chemical substance is intended, known, or reasonably foreseen to be manufact

As used in this section, the term “condominium” means a multi-unit housing project which is subject to a plan of family unit ownership acceptable to the Secretary under which each

“condominium association” means the organization, whose membership consists exclusively of all the unit owners in the condominium project, which is, or will be responsible for the

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “condominium management association” means an organization which meets the requirements of paragraph (1) of section 528(c) (other than subp

“condominium project” means real estate (A) which has five or more residential condominium units, in each residential structure, and the remaining portions of the real estate are d

For purposes of subsection (b), the term “condominium unit” means a unit of residential or commercial property to be designated for separate ownership pursuant to a condominium pla

The term "conduct" means conduct of any kind, including use of surveillance, the mails, an interactive computer service, an electronic communication service, or an electr

the term “conducts” includes initiating, concluding, or participating in initiating, or concluding a transaction;

the term “conduct transcending national boundaries” means conduct occurring outside of the United States in addition to the conduct occurring in the United States;

The term “conduit” means any tunnel, canal, pipeline, aqueduct, flume, ditch, or similar manmade water conveyance that is operated for the distribution of water for agricultural, m

In this section, the term "confer" means to engage in an open and free exchange of information and opinions that— (1) leads to mutual understanding and comprehension; and

In this section, the term “conference”— (1) means a meeting that— (A) is held for consultation, education, awareness, or discussion; (B) includes participants from at least one age

As used in this section, the term “confession” means any confession of guilt of any criminal offense or any self-incriminating statement made or given orally or in writing.

“confidential employee” means an employee who acts in a confidential capacity with respect to an individual who formulates or effectuates management policies in the field of labor-

Confidentiality.—The term “confidentiality” means preserving authorized restrictions on access and disclosure, including means for protecting personal privacy and proprietary infor

Confidential phone records information.—The term “confidential phone records information” means information that— (A) relates to the quantity, technical configuration, type, destin

The term “confined or incarcerated individual”— (i) means an individual who is serving a criminal sentence in a Federal, State, or local penal institution, prison, jail, reformator

As used in subchapters I and III, the term “confiscated” refers to— (A) the nationalization, expropriation, or other seizure by the Cuban Government of ownership or control of prop

For purposes of this subsection, the terms “adjoining country”, “appropriate congressional committees”, “armed group”, and “conflict mineral” have the meaning given those terms und

The term “conflict of interest” means a situation in which a member has a direct or indirect financial interest in a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, joint venture, o

The term “conforming loan limit” means the applicable limitation governing the maximum original principal obligation of a mortgage secured by a single-family residence, a mortgage

The term "conforming mortgage" means, with respect to an enterprise, a conventional mortgage having an original principal obligation that does not exceed the dollar amoun

The term “conformity assessment procedure” means any procedure used, directly or indirectly, to determine that relevant requirements in technical regulations or standards are fulfi

In this section the term "Confucius Institute" means a cultural institute established as a partnership between a United States institution of higher education and a Chine

Congested airport.—The term "congested airport" means an airport that accounted for at least 1 percent of all delayed aircraft operations in the United States in the most

The term “congregate housing” means low-rent housing with which there is connected a central dining facility where wholesome and economical meals can be served to occupants. Expend

The term “congregate services” means services described in subsection (d) of this section.

The term “congregate services program” means a program assisted under this section undertaken by an eligible housing project to provide congregate services to eligible residents.

the term “congregate services programs” means programs to be undertaken by a public housing agency or a nonprofit corporation to provide assistance, including personal assistance a

In establishing development cost limitations for a given market area under this subsection, the Secretary shall use data that reflect currently prevailing costs of construction, re

The term “congressional agriculture committees” means the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Appropri

The term "Congressional Commission" means the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women's History Museum, established under section 3056 of the Milit

The term “congressional committees” means the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate.

The term “congressional defense committees” means— (A) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Armed Services an

“congressional employee” has the meaning given that term by section 2107 of this title , excluding an employee of an agency in the legislative branch. / The term “congressional emp

The term “congressional ethics committees” means the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate and the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives.

the term “Congressional-Executive China Commission” means the Congressional–Executive Commission on the People’s Republic of China established under title III of the U.S.–China Rel

In this section, the term “congressional intelligence committees” means the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee on I

The term “congressional Joint Inaugural Committee” means the joint committee of the Senate and House of Representatives referred to in section 507 of title 36 that is appointed wit

the term "congressional leadership" means— (A) the Majority and Minority Leader of the Senate with respect to an agreement with the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the

In this subsection, the term “congressionally directed spending” means a statutory provision or report language included primarily at the request of a Senator or a Member, Delegate

The term “congressional oversight committees” means— (A) the Committee on Armed Services and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Armed Serv

“congressional page” means a page of the House of Representatives or the Senate. / “congressional page” means a page of the House of Representatives or the Senate.

The term “congressional staff” means all full-time and part-time employees employed by the official office of a Member of Congress, whether in Washington, DC or outside of Washingt

The term “congressional support agencies” means the Congressional Budget Office and the Joint Committee on Taxation.

The term "congressional veterans' affairs committees" means the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

the term “congressional villages” means the villages of Carrollton, Great Valley, and Vandalia in the State of New York.

The term "connected device" means a laptop computer, tablet computer, or similar device that is capable of connecting to broadband internet access service. / The term &qu

The term “connected organization” means any organization which is not a political committee but which directly or indirectly establishes, administers or financially supports a poli

The term "connecting carrier" means a carrier described in clauses (2), (3), or (4) of section 152(b) of this title.

“Conrail” means the Consolidated Rail Corporation created under title III of the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 (45 U.S.C. 741 et seq.). / The term “Conrail” means the Co

“consensus” means unanimous concurrence among the interests represented on a negotiated rulemaking committee established under this subchapter, unless such committee— (A) agrees to

“consensus committee” means the committee established under section 5403(a)(3) of this title;

“consensus standard” means the provisions of a document that describes fastener characteristics published by a consensus standards organization or a Federal agency, and does not in

“consensus standards development process” means the process by which additions, revisions, and interpretations to the Federal manufactured home construction and safety standards an

“consensus standards organization” means the American Society for Testing and Materials, the American National Standards Institute, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, th

The term "consent" means a freely given agreement to the conduct at issue by a competent person. An expression of lack of consent through words or conduct means there is

The term “consent application” means an application filed with Board 2 by an individual (or by an insured credit union on behalf of an individual) seeking the written consent of th

the term “consent decree” means any relief entered by the court that is based in whole or in part upon the consent or acquiescence of the parties but does not include private settl

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “consent settlement” means an agreement between the Secretary and a provider of services or supplier whereby both parties agree to settle a

The term "Consequence Delivery System" means the series of consequences applied by U.S. Border Patrol in collaboration with other Federal agencies to persons unlawfully e

For purposes of subparagraph (A), the terms "threat", "vulnerabilities", and "consequences to national security" shall have the meanings given those t

The terms “conservation” and “management” mean the collection and application of biological information for the purposes of increasing and maintaining the number of animals within

The term “conservation activities” means conservation systems, practices, or management measures. / The term “conservation activities” includes— (i) structural measures, vegetative

The term “Conservation Agreement” or “Agreement” means a Conservation Agreement provided for in section 2431g of this title .

The term “conservation and management” refers to all of the rules, regulations, conditions, methods, and other measures (A) which are required to rebuild, restore, or maintain, and

The term “conservation and rehabilitation programs” means to utilize those methods and procedures which are necessary to protect, conserve, and enhance wildlife, fish, and game res

The term “Conservation Area” means the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area, consisting of approximately 57,725 acres surrounding the Gunnison Gorge as depicted on the Map. /

The term “conservation district” means any district or unit of State or local government formed under State or territorial law for the express purpose of developing and carrying ou

As used in this section, the term “conservation easement” includes an easement utilizing a reserved interest deed where the grantee acquires all rights, title, and interests in a p

The term “Conservation Facility” or “Facility” means the Conservation Facility established in the Department of the Treasury by section 2431b of this title .

The term “Conservation Fund” or “Fund” means a Conservation Fund provided for in section 2431h of this title .

The term “conservation land” means any land within the Conservation Area that is designated to satisfy the conditions of a Federal habitat conservation plan, general conservation p

The term "Conservation Management Area" means the Rocky Mountain Front Conservation Management Area established by subsection (b)(1)(A).

The term “conservation measures” means such energy conservation measures, as determined by the Commission, as were implemented after the base period established under the curtailme

The term “conservation plan” means a plan, approved by the Secretary, that, for a farming or ranching operation, identifies the conservation activities that will be addressed with

The term "conservation planning assessment" means a report, as determined by the Secretary, that— (A) is developed by— (i) a State or unit of local government (including