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The term "wireless telecommunications service" means a commercial mobile radio service, as defined in section 20.3 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, or any succes
In this subtitle, the terms "withdrawal", "denunciation", "suspension", and "termination" have the meaning given the terms in the Vienna Con
For purposes of this section, the term “withdrawal liability payment fund”, and the term “fund”, mean a trust which— (1) is established and maintained under section 501(c)(22) of t
The terms “withholding”, “withhold”, and “withheld” include “deducting”, “deduct”, and “deducted”.
The terms “withholding”, “withhold”, and “withheld” include “deducting”, “deduct”, and “deducted”.
The term “withholdable payment” means— (i) any payment of interest (including any original issue discount), dividends, rents, salaries, wages, premiums, annuities, compensations, r
The terms “withholding”, “withhold”, and “withheld” include “deducting”, “deduct”, and “deducted”.
The term “withholding agent” means any person required to deduct and withhold any tax under the provisions of section 1441, 1442, 1443, or 1461. / The term “withholding agent” mean
the term “withholding of medically indicated treatment” means the failure to respond to the infant’s life-threatening conditions by providing treatment (including appropriate nutri
For purposes of this paragraph, the term “withholding tax” includes any tax determined on a gross basis; but does not include any tax which is in the nature of a prepayment of a ta
For purposes of this section and of section 2302(c) of this title , the term “without charge” means that the warrantor may not assess the consumer for any costs the warrantor or hi
The term “without expense to the United States” means that no funds may be expended by Federal agencies for the development of trail related facilities or for the acquisition of la
“without regard to waste” means, with respect to a life estate interest in land, that the holder of such estate is entitled to the receipt of all income, including bonuses and roya
For purposes of this paragraph, the term “without that individual’s knowledge” means that the individual is unaware that a substance with the ability to alter that individual’s abi
The term “with the principal objective of livelihood and profit” means that the intent underlying the sale or disposition of firearms is predominantly one of obtaining livelihood a
The terms “weapons of mass destruction” and “WMD” mean chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons, and chemical, biological, and nuclear materials used in the manufacture of such we
the term “women’s business center site” means the location of— (A) a women’s business center; or (B) 1 or more women’s business centers, established in conjunction with another wom
The Corporation may provide a loan at market interest rates to the purchaser of eligible residential property for all or a portion of the purchase price, which loan shall be secure
The term “women's business” means a business— (i) more than 50 percent of the ownership or control of which is held by 1 or more women; (ii) more than 50 percent of the net profit
The term “women's depository institution” means a depository institution (as defined in section 1813(c) of this title)— (i) more than 50 percent of the ownership or control of whic
“Wood residues” includes, but is not limited to, logging slash, down timber material, woody plants, and standing live or dead trees which do not meet utilization standards because
“Wood rosin” means rosin remaining after the distillation of steam distilled wood turpentine.
the term “Woodsy Owl” means the name and representation of a fanciful owl, who wears slacks (forest green when colored), a belt (brown when colored), and a Robin Hood style hat (fo
“Wood turpentine” includes steam distilled wood turpentine and destructively distilled wood turpentine.
The term “wool” means the fiber from the fleece of a sheep. / The term “wool” means the fiber from the fleece of the sheep or lamb or hair of the Angora or Cashmere goat (and may i
The term “wool product” means any product, or any portion of a product, which contains, purports to contain, or in any way is represented as containing wool or recycled wool.
The term “wool products” means products produced, in whole or in part, from wool and products containing wool fiber.
the term “work” means a work of art or other object of cultural significance;
As used in this section, the term “work activities” means— (1) unsubsidized employment; (2) subsidized private sector employment; (3) subsidized public sector employment; (4) work
The term “work-based learning” means sustained interactions with industry or community professionals in real workplace settings, to the extent practicable, or simulated environment
In this subsection, the term “work being prepared for commercial distribution” means— (A) a computer program, a musical work, a motion picture or other audiovisual work, or a sound
the term "work being prepared for commercial public performance" means— (A) a computer program, a musical work, a motion picture or other audiovisual work, or a sound rec
The term “work component” means the portion of the resources used in furnishing the service that reflects physician time and intensity in furnishing the service. Such portion shall
the term “worked ivory” means any African elephant tusk, and any piece thereof, which is not raw ivory.
The term "worker organization" means a labor organization within the meaning of section 501(c)(5) of title 26.
The term “workforce climate survey”— (A) means a workforce engagement or climate survey conducted at the agency, directorate, career field, or integrated intelligence center level,
the terms “chief elected official”, “institution of higher education”, “one-stop center”, “one-stop partner”, “training services”, “workforce development activity”, and “workplace
The term "workforce development program" means a program made available through a workforce development system. / The term “workforce development program” has the meaning
The term "workforce development system" means a system that makes available the core programs, the other one-stop partner programs, and any other programs providing emplo
The term "workforce intermediary"— (A) means a nonprofit organization that— (i) proactively addresses workforce needs using a dual customer approach, which considers the
The term "workforce investment activities" means workforce investment activities, as defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act [29 U.S.C. 3102]
The term “workforce investment activity” means an employment and training activity, and a youth activity. / The term "workforce investment activity" means an employment a
The term “workforce partnership” means a program that— (aa) is operated by— (AA) a private employer, an organization representing private employers, or a nonprofit organization pro
the term “workforce plan” means the plan required under section 9802(a);
The term “workforce preparation activities” has the meaning given the term in section 3272 of this title . / The term "workforce preparation activities" means activities,
Subject to subparagraphs (C) and (D), the term "workforce reduction" means the number of eligible employees at a facility who are separated from employment by reason of t
For purposes of this section, the term “working condition fringe” means any property or services provided to an employee of the employer to the extent that, if the employee paid fo
The term “Working Group” means the Working Group established under section 8952(b)(1) of this title . / The term “Working Group” means the Interagency Working Group on Ocean and Co
the term “working percentage” means the percentage of full-time employment equal to the quotient obtained by dividing— (A) the number of hours per pay period to be worked by a phas
“working place” means the area of a coal mine inby the last open crosscut,
“working section” means all areas of the coal mine from the loading point of the section to and including the working faces,
The term “work in process” means an item at any stage of production or manufacture at any time from the initiation of contract performance until delivery to and acceptance by the G
The term “workmanship error” means damage to work in process that is a result of an incorrectly performed skill-based task, operation, or action that was originally planned or inte
The term “Workmen's Compensation Commission” means the National Commission on State Workmen's Compensation Laws established under this chapter.
Work of art defined.—For purposes of this paragraph, the term "work of art" means any tangible personal property with respect to which there is a copyright under Federal
“work of preparing the coal” means the breaking, crushing, sizing, cleaning, washing, drying, mixing, storing, and loading of bituminous coal, lignite, or anthracite, and such othe
The term "workout" means a timed running of a horse over a predetermined distance not associated with a race or its first qualifying race, if such race is made subject to
the term "work period" means a 14-day biweekly pay period.
The term "workplace adult education and literacy activities" means adult education and literacy activities offered by an eligible provider in collaboration with an employ
the terms “chief elected official”, “institution of higher education”, “one-stop center”, “one-stop partner”, “training services”, “workforce development activity”, and “workplace
The term “workplace literacy services” means literacy services that are offered for the purpose of improving the productivity of the workforce through the improvement of literacy s
In this section the term “work product”— (1) means tangible and intangible items and information produced or possessed as a result of a contract referred to in subsection (a); and
In this subsection, the term “work program” means— (A) a program under title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act [29 U.S.C. 3111 et seq.]; (B) a program under section
the term “workshop” means an activity the primary purpose of which is to encourage the development of skills, appreciation, or enjoyment of American folklife among amateur, student
The term "work site employee" means, with respect to a certified professional employer organization, an individual who— (A) performs services for a customer pursuant to a
the term “workstation” includes desktops and peripherals, file servers and peripherals, laptops and peripherals, printers and peripherals, and workstations and peripherals. / the t
In this subsection, the term “work supplementation or support program” means a program under which, as determined by the Secretary, public assistance (including any benefits provid
“work truck” means a vehicle that— (A) is rated at between 8,500 and 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight; and (B) is not a medium-duty passenger vehicle (as defined in section 86.18
The term “Bank” or “World Bank” means the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. / In this section, the term “World Bank” means the International Bank for Reconstru
In this section, the term "World Bank Group" means the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the International Development Association, the International
The term “world communism” means a revolutionary movement, the purpose of which is to establish eventually a Communist totalitarian dictatorship in any or all the countries of the
The terms “World Trade Organization” and “WTO” mean the organization established pursuant to the WTO Agreement. / The terms “World Trade Organization” and “WTO” mean the organizati
The term “World War I” includes the period from April 6, 1917, to March 3, 1921. / The term “World War I” means the period beginning on April 6, 1917, and ending on November 11, 19
The term “World War II” includes the period from September 8, 1939, to July 25, 1947, at 12 o'clock noon. / The term “World War II” means the period beginning on September 9, 1940,
In this section, the term “World War II memorial” means the memorial authorized by Public Law 103–32 (40 U.S.C. 8903 note) to be established by the Commission on Federal land in th
The term “World War II veteran” means a person who— (A) served during World War II— (i) in the active military, naval, or air service of the United States during World War II; or (
For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term “worldwide current investment yield” means the percentage obtained by dividing— (i) the net investment income of the company from all sou
For purposes of this subsection, the term “world-wide operations” means operations in or related to countries other than the United States.
“worst case discharge” means— (A) in the case of a vessel, a discharge in adverse weather conditions of its entire cargo; and (B) in the case of an offshore facility or onshore fac
The term “worst forms of child labor” means— (A) all forms of slavery or practices similar to slavery, such as the sale or trafficking of children, debt bondage and serfdom, or for
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In this subparagraph, the term “wound” means an injury involving division of tissue or rupture of the integument or mucous membrane with exposure to the external environment.
The term “write” or “written” shall include printed, lithographed, or any means of graphic communication.
The term “write-in vote” means a vote cast for a person whose name does not appear on the official ballot by writing in the name of such person on such ballot or by any other metho
The term “writer” means any individual if the personal efforts of such individual create (or may reasonably be expected to create) a literary manuscript, musical composition (inclu
The term “Write Your Own” means the cooperative undertaking between the insurance industry and the Federal Insurance Administration which allows participating property and casualty
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In this subsection, the term “writing” means any form of representation or communication, including hand-bills, notices, or advertising, that contain letters, words, or pictorial r
The term “write” or “written” shall include printed, lithographed, or any means of graphic communication.
The term “written appraisal” means a written statement used in connection with a federally related transaction that is independently and impartially prepared by a licensed or certi
The term “written determination” means a ruling, determination letter, technical advice memorandum, or Chief Counsel advice.
In this chapter, the term “written direct statements” means witness statements, testimony, and exhibits to be presented in the proceedings, and such other information that is neces
For purposes of this subchapter, the term “written notice of allocation” means any capital stock, revolving fund certificate, retain certificate, certificate of indebtedness, lette
The term “written warranty” means— (A) any written affirmation of fact or written promise made in connection with the sale of a consumer product by a supplier to a buyer which rela
For purposes of this section, the term "wrongfully incarcerated individual" means an individual— (1) who was convicted of a covered offense, (2) who served all or part of
The term “WTC Health Program Steering Committee” means such a Steering Committee established under section 300mm–1(b) of this title .
The term “WTC Program” means the Word Trade Center Health Program established under section 300mm(a) of this title .
The term “WTC Program Administrator” means— (i) subject to subparagraph (B), with respect to paragraphs (3) and (4) of section 300mm–21(a) of this title (relating to enrollment of
For purposes of this subchapter, the term “WTC-related health condition” means a condition that— (A) (i) is an illness or health condition for which exposure to airborne toxins, an
The term “WTC-related musculoskeletal disorder” means a chronic or recurrent disorder of the musculoskeletal system caused by heavy lifting or repetitive strain on the joints or mu
For purposes of this subchapter, the term “WTC responder” means any of the following individuals, subject to paragraph (4): (A) An individual who has been identified as eligible fo
The term “WTC Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee” means such Committee established under section 300mm–1(a) of this title .