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The term “intimate visual image” means a visual image that depicts a private area of a person.

The term “intimidate” means to place a person in reasonable apprehension of bodily harm to him- or herself or to another.

the term “intimidation” means a serious act or course of conduct directed at a specific person that— (i) causes fear or apprehension in such person; and (ii) serves no legitimate p

the term “intoxicating liquor” means any spirituous, vinous, malted, fermented, or other intoxicating liquor of any kind;

“intoxication” means a disturbance of mental or physical faculties resulting from the introduction of alcohol into the body as evidenced by— (A) a post-injury blood alcohol level o

the term “intracompany shipment” means the shipment, within the United States, of grain lots between facilities owned or controlled by the person owning the grain. The shipment of

In this section, the term “intractable water system” means a community water system or a noncommunity water system— (1) that serves fewer than 1,000 individuals; (2) the owner or o

The term "intragroup stock" means any stock which— (i) is in a corporation which is or was a member of an affiliated group of corporations, and (ii) is held by another co

“intrastate air carrier” means a citizen of the United States undertaking by any means to provide only intrastate air transportation.

“intrastate air transportation” means the transportation by a common carrier of passengers or property for compensation, entirely in the same State, by turbojet-powered aircraft ca

The term “intrastate commerce” means commerce wholly within one State or possession of the United States. / “intrastate commerce” means trade, traffic, or transportation in a State

The term “intrastate fee” means any fee, tax, or other type of assessment, including per vehicle fees and gross receipts taxes, imposed on a motor carrier or motor private carrier

"intrastate gas pipeline facility" means a gas pipeline facility and transportation of gas within a State not subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission under the Natu

“intrastate hazardous liquid pipeline facility” means a hazardous liquid pipeline facility that is not an interstate hazardous liquid pipeline facility;

The term “intrastate pipeline” means any person engaged in natural gas transportation (not including gathering) which is not subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission under the

The term "intravenous immune globulin" means an approved pooled plasma derivative for the treatment in the patient's home of a patient with a diagnosed primary immune def

The term “introducing broker” means any person (except an individual who elects to be and is registered as an associated person of a futures commission merchant)— (i) who— (I) is e

For purposes of this chapter, the term “introduction of United States Armed Forces” includes the assignment of members of such armed forces to command, coordinate, participate in t

the term “introductory period” means the maximum time period for which the temporary annual percentage rate may be applicable.

The term "intrusion" means an unauthorized and malicious cyber incident that compromises a nuclear command, control, and communications system by breaking the security of

The term “intrusion assessment plan” means the plan required under section 2210(b)(1) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 [ 6 U.S.C. 660(b)(1) ].

The term "intrusion assessments" means actions taken under the intrusion assessment plan to identify and remove intruders in agency information systems.

The term “intrusion detection and prevention capabilities” means the capabilities required under section 2213(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 [ 6 U.S.C. 663(b) ].

The term “invasive physical examination” means any medical examination that involves the exposure of private body parts, or any act during such examination that includes incision,

The term "invasive species" means an alien species, the introduction of which causes, or is likely to cause, economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.

“Invention” means any invention or discovery which is or may be patentable or otherwise protected under title 35 or any novel variety of plant which is or may be protectable under

the term “invention promoter” means any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other entity who offers to perform or performs invention promotion services for, or on behalf of,

the term “invention promotion services” means the procurement or attempted procurement for a customer of a firm, corporation, or other entity to develop and market products or serv

The term “inventor” means the individual or, if a joint invention, the individuals collectively who invented or discovered the subject matter of the invention.

“inventory” means personal property leased or furnished, held for sale or lease, or to be furnished under a contract for service, raw materials, work in process, or materials used

The term “inventory assets” means stock in trade of the corporation, or other property of a kind which would properly be included in the inventory of the corporation if on hand at

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “inventory exchange” means any exchange in which 2 persons exchange property which is, in the hands of each person, property described in s

The term “inventory item” has the meaning given such term by section 751(d) (determined by treating any reference to the partnership as referring to the partner and by applying sec

For purposes of this subchapter, the term "inventory items" means—

In this subsection, the term “inventory management method” means— (i) averaging; (ii) “last-in, first-out”; (iii) “first-in, first-out”; or (iv) any other method— (I) recognized in

The term “inventory property” means personal property described in paragraph (1) of section 1221(a).

The term “inversion gain” means the income or gain recognized by reason of the transfer during the applicable period of stock or other properties by an expatriated entity, and any

The term "inverter" means an end product which is suitable to convert direct current electricity from 1 or more solar modules or certified distributed wind energy systems

the term “invest” includes any advance of funds to a bank service company, whether by the purchase of stock, the making of a loan, or otherwise, except a payment for rent earned, g

“investigating official” means an individual who— (A) (i) in the case of an authority in which an Office of Inspector General is established by chapter 4 of title 5 or by any other

The term "investigation" means any inquiry, whether formal or informal, into the existence of an unauthorized public disclosure of classified information.

The term “investigational animal drug submission” means— (A) the filing of a claim for an investigational exemption under section 360b(j) of this title for a new animal drug intend

In this section, the terms “investigational drug”, “investigational device”, “treatment investigational new drug application”, and “treatment investigational device exemption” shal

In this section, the terms “investigational drug”, “investigational device”, “treatment investigational new drug application”, and “treatment investigational device exemption” shal

The term “investigational new drug” means a drug covered by section 505(i) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 355(i) ).

The terms “investigational submission for a generic new animal drug” and “investigational submission” mean— (A) the filing of a claim for an investigational exemption under section

The terms “investigational submission for a generic new animal drug” and “investigational submission” mean— (A) the filing of a claim for an investigational exemption under section

For the purpose of a certification under this subparagraph, the term “investigation and prosecution” includes— (I) identification of a person or persons who have committed severe f

The term “investigative consumer report” means a consumer report or portion thereof in which information on a consumer's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or

the term "investigative entity" means— (A) an internal investigative unit of an agency granting investigative leave under this section; (B) the Office of Inspector Genera

the term "investigative leave" means leave— (A) without loss of or reduction in— (i) pay; (ii) leave to which an employee is otherwise entitled under law; or (iii) credit

“Investigative or law enforcement officer” means any officer of the United States or of a State or political subdivision thereof, who is empowered by law to conduct investigations

the term “investment” includes any contribution or commitment of funds, commodities, services, patents, processes, or techniques, in the form of (1) a loan or loans to an approved

the term "investment adviser" has the meaning given the term in section 80b–2(a) of this title; / “Investment adviser” means any person who, for compensation, engages in

the term "investment adviser representative" means an individual who— (i) is employed by, or associated with, an investment adviser; and (ii) does not perform solely cler

For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term “investment advisor” means, with respect to any sponsoring organization (as defined in section 4966(d)(1)), any person (other than an emp

The term "investment area" means a geographic area (or areas) including an Indian reservation that— (A) (i) meets objective criteria of economic distress developed by the

For purposes of clause (i), the term “investment asset” means any single asset (other than an investment fund or similar entity)— (I) acquired directly by an investment fund or sim

Except as otherwise provided in this subparagraph, the term “investment assets” means— (I) cash, (II) any stock or securities in a corporation, (III) any interest in a partnership,

“Investment banker” means any person engaged in the business of underwriting securities issued by other persons, but does not include an investment company, any person who acts as

Any security issued or guaranteed by the United States or any territory thereof, or by the District of Columbia, or by any State of the United States, or by any political subdivisi

For purposes of this subsection, the term “investment credit property” means any property eligible for a credit determined under this subpart.

The term “investment expenses” means the deductions allowed under this chapter (other than for interest) which are directly connected with the production of investment income.

Investment-grade rating.—The term “investment-grade rating” means a rating category of BBB minus, Baa3, or higher assigned by a rating agency to project obligations offered into th

The term “investment income” means the sum of— (i) gross income from property held for investment (other than any gain taken into account under clause (ii)(I)), (ii) the excess (if

The term “investment interest” means any interest allowable as a deduction under this chapter (determined without regard to paragraph (1)) which is paid or accrued on indebtedness

The term “investment manager” means any fiduciary (other than a trustee or named fiduciary, as defined in section 1102(a)(2) of this title )— (A) who has the power to manage, acqui

The term “investment partnership” means any partnership which has never been engaged in a trade or business and substantially all of the assets (by value) of which have always cons

the value of such portfolio on the date such an arrangement is consummated. The term “investment portfolio” shall mean all investments shown on the consolidated balance sheet of th

The term “investment property” means— (A) any security (within the meaning of section 165(g)(2)(A) or (B)), (B) any obligation, (C) any annuity contract, (D) any investment-type pr

Seventh. To exercise by its board of directors or duly authorized officers or agents, subject to law, all such incidental powers as shall be necessary to carry on the business of b

The term “investments in the people” means government policies or programs of an eligible country that promote the health, education, and other factors which contribute to the well

the term “investment strategies” includes plans or programs for the investment of the proceeds of municipal securities that are not municipal derivatives, guaranteed investment con

“Investment supervisory services” means the giving of continuous advice as to the investment of funds on the basis of the individual needs of each client.

“Investor” shall mean (1) any natural person; (2) any group of not more than ten natural persons; (3) any corporation, company, association, trust, or other legal entity; or (4) an

“investor typical of holders of claims or interests of the relevant class” means investor having— (A) a claim or interest of the relevant class; (B) such a relationship with the de

The term “invoice” means a written account, memorandum, list, or catalog, which is issued in connection with any commercial dealing in fur products or furs, and describes the parti

The term “involuntarily board-separated” means separated or retired from an armed force, or transferred to the Retired Reserve or to inactive status in a reserve component, or the

The term “involuntarily separated” has the meaning given that term in section 1141 of title 10. / In this section, the term “involuntarily separated” has the meaning given that ter

The term “involuntary conversion” means a compulsory or involuntary conversion within the meaning of section 1033.

The term “involuntary servitude” includes a condition of servitude induced by means of— (A) any scheme, plan, or pattern intended to cause a person to believe that, if the person d

The terms "interest on lawyers trust account" and "IOLTA" mean a system in which lawyers place certain client funds in interest-bearing or dividend-bearing acco

IP-enabled voice service.—The term “IP-enabled voice service” means the provision of real-time voice communications offered to the public, or such class of users as to be effective

The term “Iran” includes the Government of Iran and any agency or instrumentality of Iran. / The term “Iran” includes the Government of Iran and any agency or instrumentality of Ir

The term "Iran-aligned entity" means a foreign person that— (A) is controlled or significantly influenced by the Government of Iran; and (B) knowingly receives material o

The term “Iranian end-user” means an end-user that is the Government of Iran or a person in, or an agency or instrumentality of, Iran.

The term “Iranian financial institution” has the meaning given that term in section 8513b(d) of this title . / The term “Iranian financial institution” means— (A) a financial insti

The term “Iranian intermediary” means an intermediary that is the Government of Iran or a person in, or an agency or instrumentality of, Iran.

The term “Iranian person” means— (A) an individual who is a citizen or national of Iran; and (B) an entity organized under the laws of Iran or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction

The term "IRGC" means Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

In this section, the term "iron and steel products" means the following products made primarily of iron or steel: lined or unlined pipes and fittings, manhole covers and

Irregular Warfare Defined.—Subject to subsection (d), in this section, the term "irregular warfare" means Department of Defense activities not involving armed conflict th

The term “irrigation block” shall mean an area of arid or semiarid lands in a project in which, in the judgment of the Secretary, the irrigable lands should be reclaimed and put un

The term “irrigation district” means any irrigation, water conservation or conservancy, multicounty water conservation or conservancy district, or any separate public entity compos

The term “irrigation water” means water made available for agricultural purposes from the operation of reclamation project facilities pursuant to a contract with the Secretary.

The term "irritant" means any substance not corrosive within the meaning of subparagraph (i) which on immediate, prolonged, or repeated contact with normal living tissue

The terms “information sharing environment” and “ISE” mean an approach that facilitates the sharing of terrorism and homeland security information, which may include any method det

The term “islanding” means a distributed generator or energy storage device continuing to power a location in the absence of electric power from the primary source.

The term “Independent System Operator” or “ISO” means an entity approved by the Commission— (A) to exercise operational or functional control of facilities used for the transmissio

The term "isolated community" means a community that is powered by a stand-alone electric generation and distribution system without the economic and reliability benefits