United States Code

In this title, the term “mortgage lending business” means an organization which finances or refinances any debt secured by an interest in real estate, including private mortgage co

the term “mortgage loan” means a loan which is secured by residential real property or a home improvement loan; / As used in this subsection, the term “mortgage loan” means any con

the term “mortgage originator” has the meaning given the term in section 1602 of title 15 ; and / The term “mortgage originator”— (A) means any person who, for direct or indirect c

The term “mortgage package” means a proposed residential leasehold mortgage, business leasehold mortgage, land mortgage, or right-of-way document submitted to an applicable Bureau

The term “mortgage purchases” includes mortgages purchased for portfolio or securitization.

The term "mortgage-related assets" means— (A) residential mortgage loans secured by 1- to 4-family or multifamily dwellings; and (B) real property improved with 1- to 4-f

The term “mortgage related security” means a security that meets standards of credit-worthiness as established by the Commission, and either: (A) represents ownership of one or mor

The term “mortgagor” includes a person or persons giving a first or subordinate mortgage or lien (of the type described in subparagraph (A)) to secure a loan to finance the purchas

The term “most current guidance document” means the Environmental Protection Agency's “Guidance for Controlling Asbestos-Containing Material in Buildings” as modified by the Enviro

For purposes of clause (ii), the term “most recent data” means data relating to the most recent fiscal year for which data are available.

The term “mothball action” means placing a military installation in inactive status while maintaining such installation in a condition such that it could be reactivated at a future

The terms “parent”, “father”, or “mother” mean a parent, father, or mother only where the relationship exists by reason of any of the circumstances set forth in subdivision (1) of

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

The term “motion picture exhibition facility” means a movie theater, screening room, or other venue that is being used primarily for the exhibition of a copyrighted motion picture,

The term “motion picture project” means the production of any property described in section 168(f)(3). Such term does not include property with respect to which records are require

The term “motion picture project employer” means any person if— (A) such person (directly or through affiliates)— (i) is a party to a written contract covering the services of moti

The term "motion picture project worker" means any individual who provides services on motion picture projects for clients who are not affiliated with the motion picture

The term "motion picture theatre operator" means an individual or entity that— (A) as the principal business activity of the individual or entity, owns or operates at lea

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “motorboat fuel taxes” means the taxes under section 4041(a)(2) with respect to special motor fuels used as fuel in motorboats and under se

“motor carrier” means a motor carrier, except a passenger-carrying motor vehicle of such a carrier, within the meaning of section 13102(12) 1 of title 49, that holds a registration

“motor carrier of migrant workers”— (A) means a person (except a motor common carrier) providing transportation referred to in section 13501 of this title by a motor vehicle (excep

Motor carrier transportation property.—The term “motor carrier transportation property” means property, as defined by the Secretary, owned or used by a motor carrier providing tran

The terms “motorcoach” and “motorcoach services” have the meanings given the terms in section 32702 of the Motorcoach Enhanced Safety Act of 2012 ( 49 U.S.C. 31136 note).

The terms “motorcoach” and “motorcoach services” have the meanings given the terms in section 32702 of the Motorcoach Enhanced Safety Act of 2012 ( 49 U.S.C. 31136 note).

The term "motorcoach services operator" means an entity that offers motorcoach services.

Definitions.—In this subsection, the terms "motor common carrier" and "motor contract carrier" have the meaning such terms had under section 10102 as such secti

Definitions.—In this subsection, the terms "motor common carrier" and "motor contract carrier" have the meaning such terms had under section 10102 as such secti

The term “motor fuel” means gasoline and diesel fuel of a type distributed for use as a fuel in self-propelled vehicles designed primarily for use on public streets, roads, and hig

The term “motorized recreation” means off-road recreation using any motor-powered vehicle, except for a motorized wheelchair.

The term "motorized vehicle" means a motorized or mechanized vehicle and includes, when used by a utility, mechanized equipment, a helicopter, and any other aerial device

The terms “research octane number” and “motor octane number” have the meanings given such terms in the specifications of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) entit

Motor private carrier.—The term “motor private carrier” means a person, other than a motor carrier, transporting property by motor vehicle when— (A) the transportation is as provid

The term “motorsports entertainment complex” means a racing track facility which— (i) is permanently situated on land, and (ii) during the 36-month period following the first day o

The term “motor vehicle” means— (A) any self-propelled vehicle designed for transporting persons or property on a street, highway, or other road; (B) recreational boats and marine

In this section, “motor vehicle accident” means an occurrence associated with the maintenance or operation of a motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment resulting in personal injur

The term “motor vehicle assembler” means a producer of motor vehicles and any related persons or joint ventures in which the producer participates.

The term “motor vehicle dealer” means any person or resident in the United States, or any territory of the United States, who— (A) is licensed by a State, a territory of the United

“motor vehicle demolisher” means a person, including any motor vehicle dismantler or motor vehicle recycler, who is engaged in the business of reducing motor vehicles or motor vehi

the term “motor vehicle driver’s license” includes any personal identification document issued by a State motor vehicle authority;

the term “motor vehicle driver's license” includes any personal identification document issued by a State motor vehicle authority;

“motor vehicle equipment” means— (A) any system, part, or component of a motor vehicle as originally manufactured; (B) any similar part or component manufactured or sold for replac

the term “motor vehicle franchise contract” means a contract under which a motor vehicle manufacturer, importer, or distributor sells motor vehicles to any other person for resale

“motor vehicle operator's license” means a license issued by a State authorizing an individual to operate a motor vehicle on public streets, roads, or highways.

“motor vehicle record” means any record that pertains to a motor vehicle operator's permit, motor vehicle title, motor vehicle registration, or identification card issued by a depa

“motor vehicle safety” means the performance of a motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment in a way that protects the public against unreasonable risk of accidents occurring becaus

“motor vehicle safety standard” means a minimum standard for motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment performance.

“motor vehicle scrap processor” means a person— (A) who is engaged in the business of purchasing motor vehicles or motor vehicle parts for reduction to metallic scrap for recycling

“motor vessel” means a vessel propelled by machinery other than steam.

“Move” means ship, deposit for transmission in the mail, otherwise offer for shipment, offer for entry, import, receive for transportation, carry, or otherwise transport, or move,

The terms “move”, “moving”, and “movement” mean— (A) to carry, enter, import, mail, ship, or transport; (B) to aid, abet, cause, or induce the carrying, entering, importing, mailin

The terms “move”, “moving”, and “movement” mean— (A) to carry, enter, import, mail, ship, or transport; (B) to aid, abet, cause, or induce the carrying, entering, importing, mailin

For purposes of this section, the term “moving expenses” means only the reasonable expenses— (A) of moving household goods and personal effects from the former residence to the new

The term “MOX facility” means the mixed-oxide fuel fabrication facility at the Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina.

The term “MOX production objective” means production at the MOX facility of mixed-oxide fuel from defense plutonium and defense plutonium materials at an average rate equivalent to

“MRS” means a monitored retrievable storage facility,

For purposes of this section, the term “MSA” means a Metropolitan Statistical Area (or such similar area as the Secretary recognizes).

For purposes of this subsection, the term “MSA-participating employer” means any small employer if— (A) such employer made any contribution to the Archer MSA of any employee during

The term “MSA plan” means a Medicare+ÐChoice plan that— (i) provides reimbursement for at least the items and services described in section 1395w–22(a)(1) of this title in a year b

The term “minority serving institution” or “MSI” means Hispanic-Serving Institutions as defined in section 1101a) of title 20; Alaska Native Serving Institutions and Native Hawaiia

the term “Missile Technology Control Regime” or “MTCR” means the policy statement, between the United States, the United Kingdom, the Federal Republic of Germany, France, Italy, Ca

the term “MTCR adherent” means a country that participates in the MTCR or that, pursuant to an international understanding to which the United States is a party, controls MTCR equi

the term “MTCR Annex” means the Guidelines and Equipment and Technology Annex of the MTCR, and any amendments thereto; / the term "MTCR Annex" means the Guidelines and Eq

the terms “missile equipment or technology” and “MTCR equipment or technology” mean those items listed in category I or category II of the MTCR Annex; / The terms “missile”, “MTCR”

The term “multi-cancer early detection screening test” means a test furnished to an individual for the concurrent detection of multiple cancer types across multiple organ sites on

The limitations on contributions contained in paragraphs (1) and (2) do not apply to transfers between and among political committees which are national, State, district, or local

The term “multicast stream” means a digital stream containing programming and program-related material affiliated with a television network, other than the primary stream.

the terms “cable operator” and “multi-channel video programming distributor” have the meanings given such terms in section 602 of Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 522 ).

“multichannel video programming distributor” has the meaning given such term in section 522 of this title . / the term “multichannel video programming distributor” means a person s

The term “multichannel video programming service” means a subscription video service offered by a multichannel video programming distributor, as that term is defined in section 522

the term “multidisciplinary child abuse team” means a professional unit composed of representatives from health, social service, law enforcement, and legal service agencies to coor

the term "multidisciplinary response to child abuse" means a coordinated team response to child abuse that is based on mutually agreed upon procedures among the community

the term "multidisciplinary team" means a multidisciplinary team established or used under subsection (b)(2);

For purposes of this part, the term “multiemployer plan” means a plan— (A) to which more than one employer is required to contribute, (B) which is maintained pursuant to one or mor

The term "multi-entity group" means a group of 2 or more eligible entities desiring a grant under this section.

the term "multifamily borrower" means a borrower of a residential mortgage loan that is secured by a lien against a property comprising 5 or more dwelling units.

The term “multifamily housing” means housing accommodations on the mortgaged property that are designed principally for residential use, conform to standards satisfactory to the Se

The term “multifamily housing project” means any multifamily rental housing project which is, or prior to acquisition by the Secretary was, assisted or insured under the National H

“multifamily mortgage” means a mortgage held by the Secretary pursuant to— (A) section 608 or 801, or title II or X, of the National Housing Act [ 12 U.S.C. 1743 , 1748, 1707 et se

For purposes of this section, the term “multifamily properties” means a residential structure that consists of 5 or more dwelling units.

The term “multifamily property” means— (A) in the case of housing for Federal employees or their dependents, a residential building consisting of more than 2 residential units that

The term “multigenerational activity” means an activity that provides an opportunity for interaction between 2 or more individuals of different generations, including activities co

The term "multigenerational coordinator" means a person who— (A) builds the capacity of public and nonprofit organizations to develop meaningful roles and assignments, th

In this subsection, the term “multihazard advisory map” means a map on which hazard data concerning each type of natural disaster is identified simultaneously for the purpose of sh

Multijurisdictional group.—The term “multijurisdictional group” means a combination of State governments, local governments, metropolitan planning agencies, transit agencies, or ot

The term "multijurisdictional trip" means a trip that— (A) uses 2 or more units of Federal recreational lands and waters; and (B) is under the jurisdiction of 2 or more F

The term “multilateral clearing organization” means a system utilized by more than two participants in which the bilateral credit exposures of participants arising from the transac

In this section, the term “Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative” means the proposal set out in the G8 Finance Ministers’ Communique entitled “Conclusions on Development,” done at Lo

The Secretary of the Treasury shall instruct the United States Executive Director of each multilateral development bank to vote, on and after March 1 of each year, against any loan

The term “multilateral development banks” means the multilateral development institutions other than the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency. / For purposes of this section, t

In this section, the term “multilateral development institution” shall have the meaning given in section 262r(c)(3) of this title .

The term “multilateral development institutions” means the international financial institutions other than the International Monetary Fund.

The term “multilateral trade agreement” means an agreement described in section 3511(d) of this title (other than an agreement described in paragraph (17) or (18) of such section).

In this section, the term “multi-line telephone system” has the meaning given such term in section 1471 of this title . / The term “multi-line telephone system” or “MLTS” means a s

The term “multi-media” means water, air, and land.

The term “multimodal project” means a project that requires the approval of more than 1 Department of Transportation operating administration or secretarial office. / The term “mul

In this section, the term “multinational center of excellence” means— (1) an entity sponsored by one or more nations that is accredited and approved by the Military Committee of th

the term “Multinational Force and Observers” means the Multinational Force and Observers established in accordance with the Protocol between Egypt and Israel signed on August 3, 19

The term “Multinational Species Conservation Fund” means such fund as established in title I of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999, under

Multiple.—The term “multiple” means more than 100 electronic mail messages during a 24-hour period, more than 1,000 electronic mail messages during a 30-day period, or more than 10

The term “multiple award contract” means— (A) a contract that is entered into by the Administrator of General Services under the multiple award schedule program referred to in sect