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For purposes of this paragraph, the term “specified student” means, with respect to any taxable year, an individual who is an eligible student (as defined in section 25A(b)(3)) dur

The term “specified submission” means— (i) a request for a hearing under— (I) section 6320 (relating to notice and opportunity for hearing upon filing of notice of lien), or (II) s

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “specified supplemental security income recipient” means any individual who, for the last month for which the Secretary has available infor

The term “specified taxable year” means, with respect to any qualified intellectual property contribution, any taxable year of the donee any portion of which is part of the 10-year

For purposes of this subsection, the term "specified tax credit bond" means any qualified tax credit bond (as defined in section 54A(d)) if— (A) such bond is— (i) a new c

For purposes of paragraph (1), the term "specified tax deferred account" means an individual retirement plan (as defined in section 7701(a)(37)) other than any arrangemen

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “specified tax-exempt entity” means— (i) the United States, any State or political subdivision thereof, any possession of the United States

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “specified taxpayer” means any taxpayer who has been allowed a credit under section 48E(a) for any taxable year beginning after the date wh

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “specified tax return preparer” means, with respect to any calendar year, any tax return preparer unless such preparer reasonably expects t

The term "specified territory" means Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa.

For purposes of this subsection, the term “specified terrorist victim” means any decedent— (A) who dies as a result of wounds or injury incurred as a result of the terrorist attack

The term “specified type” means a printed circuit board that is— (A) a component of an electronic device that facilitates the routing, connecting, transmitting or securing of data

Except as otherwise provided by the Secretary, the term “specified United States person” means any United States person other than— (A) any corporation the stock of which is regula

the term “specified unlawful activity” means— (A) any act or activity constituting an offense listed in section 1961(1) of this title except an act which is indictable under subcha

The term “specified vehicle” means any vehicle which— (A) is a low speed vehicle within the meaning of section 571.3 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the d

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “specified veterans beneficiary” means any individual who, for the last month for which the Secretary has available information as of the d

The term “Spectrum Relocation Fund” means the Fund established under section 928 of this title .

The term “speech-language pathologist” means a speech-language pathologist who— (A) has received, at a minimum, a graduate degree in speech-language pathology or communication scie

The term “speleogen” means relief features on the walls, ceiling, and floor of any cave or lava tube which are part of the surrounding bedrock, including but not limited to anastom

The term “speleothem” means any natural mineral formation or deposit occurring in a cave or lava tube, including but not limited to any stalactite, stalagmite, helictite, cave flow

The term “spell of illness” has the meaning given such term in section 1861(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(a)).

Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, any spending authority provided under this subchapter shall be effective for any fiscal year only to such extent or in such

The term “spent fowl” means hens which have been in production of commercial eggs and have been removed from such production for slaughter.

“spent fuel” means high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel, and

the term “spent nuclear fuel” has the meaning given to that term in section 2(23) of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 ( 42 U.S.C. 10101(23) ); / The term “spent nuclear fuel” m

The term “S period” means the most recent continuous period during which the corporation has been an S corporation. Such period shall not include any taxable year beginning before

The term “spill of national significance” means a discharge of oil or a hazardous substance that is declared by the Commandant to be a spill of national significance.

The term “spinning reserve services” means a quantity of electric generating capacity in excess of the quantity needed to meet peak electric demand.

The terms “distilled spirits”, “alcoholic spirits”, and “spirits” mean that substance known as ethyl alcohol, ethanol, or spirits of wine in any form (including all dilutions and m

“Spirits of turpentine” includes gum spirits of turpentine and wood turpentine.

One temporary splice may be made in any trailing cable. Such trailing cable may only be used for the next twenty-four hour period. No temporary splice shall be made in a trailing c

For purposes of this subparagraph, the term “split-interest entity” means— (I) a charitable remainder annuity trust (as defined in section 664(d)(1)), but only if such trust is fun

the term “spoils of war” means enemy movable property lawfully captured, seized, confiscated, or found which has become United States property in accordance with the laws of war.

The term “sponsor” means a person— (A) who is— (i) a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty, or (ii) a full-time civilian officer or employee of the Department of Defens

The term “sponsor-based” means, with respect to rental assistance, that the assistance is provided pursuant to a contract that— (A) is between— (i) the recipient or a project spons

The term "sponsoring agency" means a State or local government that is the sponsor of a task force designated by the Administrator to participate in the System.

For purposes of subparagraph (A)(iii), the term “sponsoring facility” includes any of the following: (i) A hospital. (ii) A public health department. (iii) A community health cente

The term “sponsoring Native Corporation” means the Native Corporation which transfers assets to an electing Settlement Trust.

The term “sponsoring organization” means any organization which— (A) is described in section 170(c) (other than in paragraph (1) thereof, and without regard to paragraph (2)(A) the

The term “sponsorship” includes the act of promoting, leading, or participating in a meeting. The assignment of a teacher, administrator, or other school employee to a meeting for

For purposes of this part, the term "sport fishing equipment" means— (1) fishing rods and poles (and component parts therefor), (2) fishing reels, (3) fly fishing lines,

The term “sporting contest” means any contest in any sport, between individual contestants or teams of contestants (without regard to the amateur or professional status of the cont

The term “sport utility vehicle” means any 4-wheeled vehicle— (I) which is primarily designed or which can be used to carry passengers over public streets, roads, or highways (exce

“spousal agreement” means any written agreement between— (A) a participant or former participant; and (B) his or her spouse or former spouse; / For purposes of this section, the te

In this subparagraph, the term “spousal second preference petition” refers to a petition, seeking preference status under section 1153(a)(2) of this title, for an alien as a spouse

“spouse” means husband or wife, as the case may be. / For purposes of this section, the term “spouse” includes a former spouse. / The term “spouse” means a husband or wife, as the

The term "spouse of a disabled or deceased member of the Armed Forces" means an individual— (A) who is married to a member of the Armed Forces who— (i) is retired, releas

The term "spouse of an employee of the Department of Defense" means an individual who is married to an employee of the Department of Defense who is transferred in the int

The term “spouse or former spouse” means the husband or wife, or former husband or wife, respectively, of a member who, on or before the date of a court order, was married to that

the terms “dating partner” and “spouse or intimate partner” have the meanings 1 given those terms in section 2266; / The term “spouse or intimate partner” includes— (A) for purpose

The term "spread gain funding method" has the meaning given such term under rules and forms issued by the Secretary. / The term "spread gain funding method" has

The term "spyware" means a tool or set of tools that operate as an end-to-end system of software to provide an unauthorized user remote access to information stored on or

The term “SSRS” means the single state registration system in effect on the date of enactment of this section.

The term "stabilized" means— (i) with respect to an emergency medical condition described in paragraph (2)(A), that no material deterioration of the condition is likely,

The term “Stablecoin Certification Review Committee” means the committee of that name and having the functions as provided in this chapter— (A) of which— (i) the Secretary of the T

For purposes of this section “stable reference areas” shall mean an area or areas of the deep seabed to be used as a reference zone or zones for purposes of resource evaluation and

For purposes of this subsection, the term “stable value contract” means any contract, agreement, or transaction that provides a crediting interest rate and guaranty or financial as

“staff attorney” means an attorney who receives more than one-half of his annual professional income from a recipient organized solely for the provision of legal assistance to elig

Staff augmentation contracts.—The term "staff augmentation contracts" means services contracts for personnel who are physically present in a Government work space on a fu

In this paragraph, the term “staff member” means any employee of an Office of Inspector General who— (i) reports directly to an Inspector General; or (ii) is designated by an Inspe

“stage 3 noise levels” means the stage 3 noise levels in part 36 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, in effect on November 5, 1990.

The term “stakeholder” means any person interested in or affected by management of forest or woodland ecosystems.

The term "stakeholders" means non-governmental and private sector entities engaged in or affected by conflict prevention and stabilization, peace building, protection, se

The term "stakes race" means any race so designated by the racetrack at which such race is run, including, without limitation, the races comprising the Breeders' Cup Worl

The terms “domestic violence”, “sexual assault”, “child abuse and neglect”, “dating violence”, “elder abuse”, and “stalking” have the meaning given such terms in section 3 of the V

The term “standard” means a document approved by a recognized body, that provides, for common and repeated use, rules, guidelines, or characteristics for products or related proces

The term "standard amenity recreation fee" means the recreation fee authorized by section 6802(f) of this title.

The term “standard annuity” means an annuity provided by virtue of eligibility under section 1448(a)(1)(A) of this title .

The term “standard battery” means a battery that used in more than one weapons system and are not managed by one portfolio acquisition executive.

The term "standard broadband installation"— (A) means the initiation by a provider of fixed broadband internet access service in an area in which the provider has not pre

The term “standard college degree” means an associate or higher degree awarded by (1) an institution of higher learning that is accredited as a collegiate institution by a recogniz

The term "standard contract" has the meaning given the term "contract" in section 961.3 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation).

Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the term “standard deduction” means the sum of— (A) the basic standard deduction, and (B) the additional standard deduction.

The term “standard direct cost base” means $600,000.

“standard equipment” means equipment already installed in a motor vehicle when it is delivered from the manufacturer and not an accessory or other item that the first purchaser cus

In this section, the term “standard heath 1 plan” means a health benefits plan that the State contracts with under this section— (1) under which the only individuals eligible to en

The term "standard housing" means a dwelling unit or housing that complies with the requirements established under subsection (j).

The term “standard insurance policy” means any insurance policy issued under the national flood insurance program that covers loss or damage to property resulting from water peril.

For purposes of this subsection, the term "standardized bid amount" means the following: (A) Prescription drug plans (i) Basic coverage In the case of a prescription drug

the term “standardized design” means a design for a nuclear power plant that may be utilized for a multiple number of units or a multiple number of sites; and

The term “standardized IME cost percentage” means, for an area for a year, the per capita costs for payments under section 1395ww(d)(5)(B) of this title (expressed as a percentage

The term "standardized numerical identifier" means a set of numbers or characters used to uniquely identify each package or homogenous case that is composed of the Nation

For purposes of this section, the term “standard maximum cash advance amount” means $250,000, as such amount may be adjusted after December 31, 2010, as provided under subsection (

For purposes of this chapter, the term “standard maximum deposit insurance amount” means $250,000, adjusted as provided under subparagraph (F) after March 31, 2010. Notwithstanding

For purposes of this chapter, the term “standard maximum share insurance amount” means $250,000, adjusted as provided under section 1821(a)(1)(F) of this title .

The term “standard of performance” means a standard for the control of the discharge of pollutants which reflects the greatest degree of effluent reduction which the Administrator

The term "standard option plan" means a dental insurance plan that provides for the coverage of preventive services, basic restorative services, and specialty dental care

The term “standard passenger vehicle” means a vehicle with 6 inches of clearance from the lowest point of the frame, body, suspension, or differential to the ground.

For purposes of this part and part C, the term “standard prescription drug coverage” means coverage of covered part D drugs that meets the following requirements: (1) (A) Subject t

The term “standard reference data” means data that is— (A) either— (i) quantitative information related to a measurable physical, or chemical, or biological property of a substance

The term “standard risk rate” means a rate— (A) determined under the State high risk pool by considering the premium rates charged by other health insurers offering health insuranc

The term “standards” means the official cotton standards of the United States established by the Secretary pursuant to the United States Cotton Standards Act, as amended [ 7 U.S.C.

The term “standards development activity” means any action taken by a standards development organization for the purpose of developing, promulgating, revising, amending, reissuing,

The term “standards development organization” means a domestic or international organization that plans, develops, establishes, or coordinates voluntary consensus standards using p

The term “standard-setting agency” means the Executive department designated under section 6402(a)(1).

The term “standard setting organization” means an organization that— (A) is accredited by the American National Standards Institute; (B) develops standards for information transact

The term “standards-related activity” means the development, adoption, or application of any standard, technical regulation, or conformity assessment procedure.

The term “standards-related measure” means a standard, technical regulation, or conformity assessment procedure.

Except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C), the term “standard support price” means the average price (per million Btu’s) for No. 6 fuel oil imported into the United States on

As used in this subsection, the term “standard technical measures” means technical measures that are used by copyright owners to identify or protect copyrighted works and— (A) have