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The term “letter of interest” means a letter submitted by a potential applicant prior to an application for credit assistance in a format prescribed by the Secretary on the website

The term “low-enriched uranium” or “LEU” means each of— (A) low-enriched uranium (as defined in section 2297h) of this title; and (B) low-enriched uranium (as defined in section 22

The term “levee” means a manmade barrier (such as an embankment, floodwall, or other structure)— (i) the primary purpose of which is to provide hurricane, storm, or flood protectio

The term “levee feature” means a structure that is critical to the functioning of a levee, including— (A) an embankment section; (B) a floodwall section; (C) a closure structure; (

The term “levee system” means 1 or more levee segments, including all levee features that are interconnected and necessary to ensure protection of the associated leveed areas— (A)

The term “Level 1 acquisition” means— (A) an acquisition by the Coast Guard— (i) the estimated life-cycle costs of which exceed $1,000,000,000; or (ii) the estimated total acquisit

the term "level 1 border patrol rate of pay" means the hourly rate of pay equal to 1.25 times the otherwise applicable hourly rate of basic pay of the applicable border p

The term “Level 2 acquisition” means an acquisition by the Coast Guard— (A) the estimated life-cycle costs of which are equal to or less than $1,000,000,000, but greater than $300,

the term "level 2 border patrol rate of pay" means the hourly rate of pay equal to 1.125 times the otherwise applicable hourly rate of basic pay of the applicable border

The term “Level A harassment” means harassment described in subparagraph (A)(i) or, in the case of a military readiness activity or scientific research activity described in subpar

the term “level A offense” means a Federal offense that is not a violent crime;

The term “Level B harassment” means harassment described in subparagraph (A)(ii) or, in the case of a military readiness activity or scientific research activity described in subpa

the term “level B offense”— (A) means a Federal offense that is a violent crime; and (B) does not include a Federal offense that is a violent crime of which a child was a victim;

The term “level of activities” means the number of authorized positions multiplied by the cost per authorized position.

The term “level of State welfare spending per poor person” means, with respect to a State and a fiscal year— (I) the sum of— (aa) the total amount required to be paid to the State

The term “leverage” includes— (A) debentures purchased or guaranteed by the Secretary; (B) participating securities purchased or guaranteed by the Secretary; and (C) preferred secu

For purposes of this section, the term “leveraged resources” means the benefits made available to the low-income home energy assistance program of the State, or to federally qualif

“leverage transaction” means agreement that is subject to regulation under section 19 of the Commodity Exchange Act, and that is commonly known to the commodities trade as a margin

“leverage transaction merchant” means person in the business of engaging in leverage transactions;

The term “levy” includes the power of distraint and seizure by any means.

The term “lewd act” means— (A) any sexual contact with a child; (B) intentionally exposing one’s genitalia, anus, buttocks, or female areola or nipple to a child by any means, incl

the term “liabilities” means— (A) with respect to a United States financial company— (i) the total risk-weighted assets of the financial company, as determined under the risk-based

“liability”— (A) means legal liability for damages (including costs of defense, legal costs and fees, and other claims expenses) because of injuries to other persons, damage to the

The term “Liability Claim” means, as it relates to a Liability— (A) right to payment, whether or not such right is reduced to judgment, liquidated, unliquidated, fixed, contingent,

The term “liability insurance” means insurance for legal liabilities incurred by the insured resulting from— (i) loss of or damage to property of others; (ii) ensuing loss of incom

The term “liability or legal expense” means— (i) any legal or other professional expense incurred in connection with any claim, proceeding, or action; (ii) the amount of, and any c

The term "LIBOR"— (A) means the overnight and 1-, 3-, 6-, and 12-month tenors of U.S. dollar LIBOR (formerly known as the London interbank offered rate) as administered b

The term "LIBOR contract" means any contract, agreement, indenture, organizational document, guarantee, mortgage, deed of trust, lease, security (whether representing deb

The term "LIBOR replacement date" means the first London banking day after June 30, 2023, unless the Board determines that any LIBOR tenor will cease to be published or c

The term “Librarian” means the Librarian of Congress. / the term “Librarian” means the Librarian of Congress; / the term “Librarian” means the Librarian of Congress;

the term “Librarian of Congress” means the Librarian of Congress appointed pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 136–1 ; 1

For purposes of this subsection, the terms “library” and “archives” mean any library or archives, respectively, that qualifies for the limitations on exclusive rights under section

The term "Library claimant" means, with respect to a direct provision, an employee of the Library of Congress who is covered by that direct provision. / The term “Library

The term “library consortium” means any local, statewide, regional, interstate, or international cooperative association of library entities which provides for the systematic and e

In this subsection, the term "Library visitor" means an individual who is eligible to bring a claim for a violation under title II or III of the Americans with Disabiliti

“license” includes the whole or a part of an agency permit, certificate, approval, registration, charter, membership, statutory exemption or other form of permission; / “person”, “

The term “license availability date” means January 1 following the expiration of the 2-year period beginning on the enactment date.

The term “licensed” means— (A) in the case of a wholesale distributor, having a valid license in accordance with section 353(e) of this title or section 360eee–1(a)(6) of this titl

The term “licensed activity” means an activity licensed pursuant to this chapter and covered by the provisions of section 2210(a) of this title .

The terms “firearm”, “handgun”, “licensed importer”, “licensed manufacturer”, and “licensed dealer” have the meanings stated in section 921(a) of title 18 , as amended by subsectio

The term “licensed health care practitioner” means any physician (as defined in section 1861(r)(1) of the Social Security Act) and any registered professional nurse, licensed socia

The term "licensed health care provider" means a health care provider employed by the Department who is licensed, certified, or registered within any State to fill or pre

In this paragraph, the term “licensed health professional” means a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, physical, speech, or occupational therapist, physical or occu

The terms “firearm”, “handgun”, “licensed importer”, “licensed manufacturer”, and “licensed dealer” have the meanings stated in section 921(a) of title 18 , as amended by subsectio

The terms “firearm”, “handgun”, “licensed importer”, “licensed manufacturer”, and “licensed dealer” have the meanings stated in section 921(a) of title 18 , as amended by subsectio

The terms “licensed health care practitioner”, “licensed practitioner”, and “practitioner” mean, with respect to a State, an individual who is licensed or otherwise authorized by t

The term “licensed service area” means the geographic area in which the home service provider is authorized by law or contract to provide commercial mobile radio service to the cus

The term “licensed State” means any State, the District of Columbia, any territory of the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islan

The term “licensee” means an individual who serves as a trainer, second, or cut man for a boxer. / the terms “small business investment company”, “company”, and “licensee” mean a c

Coastwise endorsement.—The terms “license”, “enrollment and license”, “license for the coastwise (or coasting) trade”, and “enrollment and license for the coastwise (or coasting) t

the term "license holder" means the holder of an application approved under subsection (c) or (j) of section 355 of this title or the holder of a license under subsection

“licensing” includes agency process respecting the grant, renewal, denial, revocation, suspension, annulment, withdrawal, limitation, amendment, modification, or conditioning of a

The term “Licensing Area” means all waters under the jurisdiction of a Pacific Island Party, except for internal waters, territorial seas, archipelagic waters, and any Closed Area.

The term "licensing authority" means any State board, commission, department, or agency that— (A) is established in the State for the primary purpose of regulating the en

The term “licensing period” means the period of validity of licenses issued in accordance with the Treaty.

The term "LiDAR" means light detection and ranging.

The term “lie detector” includes a polygraph, deceptograph, voice stress analyzer, psychological stress evaluator, or any other similar device (whether mechanical or electrical) th

The term “lien” means charge against or interest in property to secure payment of a debt or performance of an obligation.

Lien creditor.—The term “lien creditor” means a creditor having a lien on a motor vehicle and includes an assignee for benefit of creditors from the date of assignment, a trustee i

The terms “life” and “lifetime” mean length of operating time of a statistically large group of lamps between first use and failure of 50 percent of the group in accordance with te

The term “life-cycle assessment” means a comprehensive system approach for measuring the environmental performance of a product or service over the life of the product or service,

The term “life-cycle cost” means all costs for development, procurement, construction, and operations and support for a particular capability or asset, without regard to funding so

In this subsection, the term “life-cycle cost analysis” means a process for evaluating the total economic worth of a usable project segment by analyzing initial costs and discounte

The term "life cycle costs" means all direct and indirect costs to acquire, implement, operate, and maintain information technology, including with respect to costs of an

The term “lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions” means the aggregate quantity of greenhouse gas emissions (including direct emissions and significant indirect emissions such as signif

For purposes of this section, the term “lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions reduction percentage” means, with respect to any sustainable aviation fuel, the percentage reduction in l

The term “life expectancy period” means the period beginning with the first day of the first period for which an amount is received by the surviving annuitant under the contract an

The term “life extension program” means the program to repair or replace non-nuclear components, or to modify the pit or canned subassembly, of nuclear weapons that are in the nucl

The term “life insurance benefit” includes any other death benefit.

For purposes of this subtitle, the term “life insurance company” means an insurance company which is engaged in the business of issuing life insurance and annuity contracts (either

For purposes of this part, the term "life insurance company taxable income" means— (1) life insurance gross income, reduced by (2) life insurance deductions.

For purposes of this title, the term “life insurance contract” means any contract which is a life insurance contract under the applicable law, but only if such contract— (1) meets

For purposes of this part, the term "life insurance deductions" means the general deductions provided in section 805.

For purposes of this part, the term "life insurance gross income" means the sum of the following amounts: (1) Premiums (A) The gross amount of premiums and other consider

For purposes of this part, the term “life insurance reserves” means amounts— (A) which are computed or estimated on the basis of recognized mortality or morbidity tables and assume

The term "lifeline account" means any transaction account (as defined in section 461(b)(1)(C) of this title) which meets the minimum requirements established by the Corpo

The term "lifeline infrastructure" means public works and utilities, including transportation facilities and infrastructure, oil and gas pipelines, electrical power and c

The term “lifelines” means public works and utilities, including transportation facilities and infrastructure, oil and gas pipelines, electrical power and communication facilities

The term “life-of-the-unit, firm power contractual arrangement” means a unit participation power sales agreement under which a utility or industrial customer reserves, or is entitl

The term “lifespan respite care” means a coordinated system of accessible, community-based respite care services for family caregivers of children or adults with special needs.

In this section, the term “life-threatening condition” means any disease or condition from which the likelihood of death is probable unless the course of the disease or condition i

The terms “life” and “lifetime” mean length of operating time of a statistically large group of lamps between first use and failure of 50 percent of the group in accordance with te

For purposes of this subsection, the term “lifetime fuel savings” means, in the case of any new advanced lean burn technology motor vehicle, an amount equal to the excess (if any)

the term "lifetime income feature" means— (I) a feature which guarantees a minimum level of income annually (or more frequently) for at least the remainder of the life of

the term "lifetime income investment" means an investment option which is designed to provide an employee with election rights— (I) which are not uniformly available with

For purposes of this subparagraph, the term "lifetime income stream equivalent of the total benefits accrued" means the amount of monthly payments the participant or bene

The term “LIFO method” means the method authorized by section 472. / The term “LIFO method” means the method authorized by section 472 (relating to last-in, first-out inventories).

For purposes of this subsection, the term "LIFO recapture amount" means the amount (if any) by which— (A) the inventory amount of the inventory asset under the first-in,

the term “light duty motor vehicle” means a light duty truck or light duty vehicle, as such terms are defined under section 7550(7) of this title , of less than or equal to 8,500 p

The term “light-duty vehicle” means a motor vehicle that is rated at 8,500 or less pounds gross vehicle weight.

The terms “light-emitting diode” and “LED” means a p-n junction solid state device the radiated output of which is a function of the physical construction, material used, and excit

The term “Lighthouse” means the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse located in Palm Beach County, Florida.

The term “lighting system” means the elements required to maintain a desired light level, including lamps, light fixtures, fixture distribution, sensors and control technologies, i

the term “light pipe” means a device designed to transport visible solar radiation from its collection point to the interior of a building while excluding interior heat gain in the

The term “Light Station” means Piedras Blancas Light Station.

The terms "passenger vehicle", "light truck", and "heavy truck" have the meanings given those terms in article 1 of the automotive appendix. / The ter

“lignite coal” means consolidated lignitic coal having less than 8,300 British thermal units per pound, moist and mineral matter free;

The term “lignocellulosic feedstock” means any portion of a plant or coproduct from conversion, including crops, trees, forest residues, and agricultural residues not specifically

The term “lime” means the fruit of a citrus latifolia tree for the fresh market.

The term “limited access privilege”— (A) means a Federal permit, issued as part of a limited access system under section 1853a of this title to harvest a quantity of fish expressed