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The term “practices” means design, financing, permitting, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance, and other practices that contribute to achieving zero-net-energy b

The term “practitioner” means a physician, dentist, veterinarian, scientific investigator, pharmacy, hospital, or other person licensed, registered, or otherwise permitted, by the

The term “practitioner institution” means any institution that provides services, including microfinance, training, or business development services, for microentrepreneurs, or pro

The term “PRC” means the People’s Republic of China.

The term “PRC global base” means a physical location outside of the PRC where the PRC maintains an element of the People’s Liberation Army, PRC intelligence or security forces, or

For purposes of this paragraph, the term "pre-2018 unused overall domestic loss" means any overall domestic loss which— (i) arises in a qualified taxable year beginning b

The term "preacquisition loss" means— (i) any net operating loss carryforward to the taxable year in which the acquisition date occurs, and (ii) any net operating loss fo

The term “pre-Act endangered species part” means— (i) any sperm whale oil, including derivatives thereof, which was lawfully held within the United States on December 28, 1973, in

The term “pre-adolescent child adoption and pre-adolescent foster child guardianship” means the final adoption, or the placement into foster child guardianship (as defined in parag

The term “pre-adolescent child adoption and pre-adolescent foster child guardianship rate” means, with respect to a State and a fiscal year, the percentage determined by dividing—

The term "pre-apprenticeship program" means a program— (A) designed to prepare individuals to enter and succeed in an apprenticeship program; and (B) that has a documente

Pre-arranged ground transportation service.—The term “pre-arranged ground transportation service” means transportation for a passenger (or a group of passengers) that is arranged i

the term “preauthorized electronic fund transfer” means an electronic fund transfer authorized in advance to recur at substantially regular intervals;

The term “precautionary evacuation” means an evacuation of the public within a specified area near a nuclear facility, or the transportation route in the case of an accident involv

Whenever used in this title in connection with the gift tax imposed by this chapter, the term "preceding calendar period" means—

The term “pre-change loss” means— (A) any net operating loss carryforward of the old loss corporation to the taxable year ending with the ownership change or in which the change da

The term "precise geolocation information" means information that— (A) is derived from a device or technology of an individual; and (B) reveals the past or present physic

The term “precision agriculture” means an integrated information- and production-based farming system that is designed to increase long-term, site-specific, and whole farm producti

The term “precision agriculture technologies” includes— (A) instrumentation and techniques ranging from sophisticated sensors and software systems to manual sampling and data colle

The term “pre-Columbian monumental or architectural sculpture or mural” means— (A) any stone carving or wall art which— (i) is the product of a pre-Columbian Indian culture of Mexi

The term “precompetitive development activity” means the translation of industrial research findings into a plan, blueprint, or design for new, modified, or improved products, proc

the term “precomputed finance charge” means interest or a time price differential within the meaning of sections 106(a)(1) and (2) of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1605(a)(1

For purposes of this subsection, the term "pre-credit tentative minimum tax" means the amount determined under the first sentence of section 55(b)(1)(A).

“precursor” has the meaning given the term in section 229F(6)(A) of this title ; / In general.—The term "precursor" means any chemical reactant which takes part at any st

The term “predatory” means an act directed at a stranger, or a person with whom a relationship has been established or promoted for the primary purpose of victimization. / "pr

The term "predecessor authority" means authorities repealed by subchapter VI of this chapter.

the term “predecessor guaranty authority” means prior guaranty authorities (other than housing guaranty authorities) repealed by the Foreign Assistance Act of 1969, and sections 15

the term “predicate act” means any act referred to in subparagraph (A) or (B) of subsection (a)(1);

The term “predicted age of housing” means the arithmetic product of the housing stock in the metropolitan city or urban county multiplied times the ratio between the age of housing

The term “predispute arbitration agreement” means any agreement to arbitrate a dispute that had not yet arisen at the time of the making of the agreement.

The term “predispute joint-action waiver” means an agreement, whether or not part of a predispute arbitration agreement, that would prohibit, or waive the right of, one of the part

The term “predominantly” means 80 percent or more.

The term “Predominantly Black Institution” means an institution of higher education, as defined in section 1001(a) of this title — (A) that is an eligible institution with not less

The term "pre-employment transition services" means services provided in accordance with section 733 of this title.

For purposes of this subsection, the term “pre-ERISA money purchase plan” means a pension plan— (A) which is a defined contribution plan (as defined in section 414(i)), (B) which w

The term “pre-existing business relationship” means a relationship between a person, or a person's licensed agent, and a consumer, based on— (A) a financial contract between a pers

The term “preexisting condition exclusion” means, with respect to coverage, a limitation or exclusion of benefits relating to a condition based on the fact that the condition was p

The term “pre-existing discharge” means any discharge at the time of permit application under this subsection.

The term “preexisting tenant” means, with respect to a multifamily housing project acquired pursuant to this section by a purchaser other than the Secretary at foreclosure or after

The term “preference eligible” has the meaning given that term in section 2108 of title 5 . / The term “preference eligible” has the meaning given such term in section 2108(3) of t

The term “preference sensitive care” means medical care for which the clinical evidence does not clearly support one treatment option such that the appropriate course of treatment

The term “preferential bus/carpool lane” shall include any requirement for the setting aside of one or more lanes of a street or highway on a permanent or temporary basis for the e

As used in this subchapter, the term “preferential right of renewal” means that the Secretary, subject to a determination by the Secretary that the facilities or services authorize

In this subsection, the terms “preferential tariff treatment”, “USMCA”, and “USMCA country” have the meanings given those terms in section 4502 of this title. / The term “preferent

The term “preferred community” means— (A) any Indian tribe; (B) any town, township, municipality, or other similar unit of local government (as determined by the Secretary concerne

The term “preferred deposits” means deposits of any public unit (as defined in paragraph (1)) at any insured depository institution which are secured or collateralized as required

the term “preferred lender” means a lender participating in the Preferred Lender Program;

The term “preferred lender arrangement” has the meaning given the term in section 1019 of this title. / The term “preferred lender arrangement”— (A) means an arrangement or agreeme

the term “Preferred Lender Program” has the meaning given that term in subsection (a)(2)(C)(ii); and

For purposes of this subparagraph, the term “Preferred Lenders Program” means any program established by the Administrator, as authorized under the proviso in section 634(b)(7) of

“preferred maritime lien” means a maritime lien on a vessel— (A) arising before a preferred mortgage was filed under section 31321 of this title; (B) for damage arising out of mari

“preferred mortgage”— (A) means a mortgage that is a preferred mortgage under section 31322 of this title; and (B) also means in sections 31325 and 31326 of this title, a mortgage,

In this subparagraph, the term “preferred provider organization plan” means an MA plan that— (I) has a network of providers that have agreed to a contractually specified reimbursem

The term “preferred purchaser” means a purchaser described in paragraph (4).

The term “preferred stock” means stock which is limited and preferred as to dividends and does not participate in corporate growth to any significant extent. Stock shall not be tre

The term “prefire plan” means specific plans for fire fighting activities at a property or location.

the term "pregnancy-associated death" means a death of a woman, by any cause, that occurs during, or within 1 year following, her pregnancy, regardless of the outcome, du

The term “pregnancy-related assistance” has the meaning given the term “child health assistance” in section 1397jj(a) of this title with respect to an individual during the period

the term “pregnancy-related death” means a death of a woman that occurs during, or within 1 year following, her pregnancy, regardless of the outcome, duration, or site of the pregn

“Pregnant women” means women determined to have one or more fetuses in utero.

For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term “pre-inversion year” means any taxable year if— (i) any portion of the applicable period is included in such taxable year, and (ii) such

“Prejudgment remedy” means the remedy of attachment, receivership, garnishment, or sequestration authorized by this chapter to be granted before judgment on the merits of a claim f

The term "PreK–12" means pre-kindergarten through grade 12.

The term “preliminarily qualified offender” means an adult or juvenile accused of an offense who— (i) (I) previously or currently has been diagnosed by a qualified mental health pr

The term “preliminary energy audit” means a determination of the energy consumption characteristics of a building, including the size, type, rate of energy consumption and major en

The term “premarket application” means— (A) an application for approval of a device submitted under section 360e(c) of this title or section 262 of title 42 ; or (B) a product deve

The term “premarket notification submission” means a report submitted under section 360(k) of this title .

The term “premarket report” means a report submitted under section 360e(c)(2) of this title .

The terms “premarket review” and “reviews” include all activities of the Food and Drug Administration conducted prior to approval or clearance of an application, notification, or r

For purposes of this section, the term "premise plumbing" means the water distribution system located within the property lines of a property, including all buildings and

The term “premium” includes any enrollment fee or similar charge. / The term “premium” includes any enrollment fee or similar charge. / The term "premium" means the amoun

The term “premium adjustment” means any reduction in the premium under an insurance or annuity contract which (but for the reduction) would have been required to be paid under the

The term “premium assistance credit amount” means, with respect to any taxable year, the sum of the premium assistance amounts determined under paragraph (2) with respect to all co

In this paragraph, the term “premium assistance subsidy” means, with respect to a targeted low-income child, the amount equal to the difference between the employee contribution re

The term “premium base period” means, with respect to a particular premium payment period, the period of 3 consecutive months the last of which is 4 months before the beginning of

For the purpose of this section, the term “premium channel” shall mean any pay service offered on a per channel or per program basis, which offers movies rated by the Motion Pictur

The term "premium pay" means an amount of up to $13 per hour that is paid to an eligible worker, in addition to wages or remuneration the eligible worker otherwise receiv

The term "premiums earned on insurance contracts during the taxable year" means an amount computed as follows: (A) From the amount of gross premiums written on insurance

The term “premiums paid” means the premiums paid under the contract less any amounts (other than amounts includible in gross income) to which section 72(e) applies. If, in order to

The term “premium tax” means, with respect to surplus lines or independently procured insurance coverage, any tax, fee, assessment, or other charge imposed by a government entity d

The term “prenatally diagnosed condition” means any fetal health condition identified by prenatal genetic testing or prenatal screening procedures.

The term “prenatal test” means diagnostic or screening tests offered to pregnant women seeking routine prenatal care that are administered on a required or recommended basis by a h

The term “pre-October 13, 1987, indebtedness” means— (I) any indebtedness which was incurred on or before October 13, 1987, and which was secured by a qualified residence on Octobe

The term “preoperational expenses” means all nonconstruction costs incurred by new telecommunications entities before the date on which they begin providing service to the public,

The term “prepaid dues income” means any amount (includible in gross income) which is received by a membership organization in connection with, and is directly attributable to, a l

The term “prepaid farm supplies” means any amounts which are described in subsection (a) or (b) and would be allowable for a subsequent taxable year under the rules of subsections

The term “prepaid subscription income” means any amount (includible in gross income) which is received in connection with, and is directly attributable to, a liability which extend

The term “prepaid telephone calling service” means the right to purchase exclusively telecommunications services that must be paid for in advance, that enables the origination of c

For purposes of this subsection, the term “prepaid telephone card” means any card or any other similar arrangement which permits its holder to obtain communications services and pa

The terms "prepare" and "preparedness" mean the actions taken to plan, organize, equip, train, and exercise to build and sustain the capabilities necessary to p

The term “prepared” means slaughtered, canned, salted, rendered, boned, cut up, or otherwise manufactured or processed.

The terms "prepare" and "preparedness" mean the actions taken to plan, organize, equip, train, and exercise to build and sustain the capabilities necessary to p

For purposes of this section, the term “preproductive period” means— (i) in the case of a plant which will have more than 1 crop or yield, the period before the 1st marketable crop

the term “pre-retail medical product” means a medical product that has not yet been made available for retail purchase by a consumer;

The term “prescribe” means to prescribe by regulations or otherwise.

The term “prescribed drug” means a drug or biological which requires a prescription of a physician for its use by an individual.

the term “prescribed fire incident” means a wildland fire originating from a planned ignition in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations to meet specific objecti

The term “prescriber” means, with respect to contact lens prescriptions, an ophthalmologist, optometrist, or other person permitted under State law to issue prescriptions for conta

For purposes of this section, the term “prescribing” means, with respect to a drug or device approved, cleared, or otherwise legally marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosm

The term “prescription drug” means a drug that is subject to section 503(b) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 353(b) ). / In this section, the term "pres