United States Code

The term “Mohegan Tribe” means the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, a tribe of American Indians recognized by the United States pursuant to part 83 of title 25, Code of Fed

the term “monetary instruments” means (i) coin or currency of the United States or of any other country, travelers’ checks, personal checks, bank checks, and money orders, or (ii)

As used in this section, the term “monetary relief” means damages, costs, attorneys’ fees, and any other form of monetary payment.

The term “monetary sanctions” means monies, including penalties and interest, ordered or agreed to be paid.

the term “monetary transaction” means the deposit, withdrawal, transfer, or exchange, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, of funds or a monetary instrument (as defined

The term “monetary value” means a national currency or deposit (as defined in section 1813 of this title ) denominated in a national currency.

The term “money”— (A) means a medium of exchange currently authorized or adopted by a domestic or foreign government; and (B) includes a monetary unit of account established by an

“money due” means the pay and allowances due on account of the services of a deceased employee for the Government of the United States or the government of the District of Columbia

The term “money laundering” means the movement of illicit cash or cash equivalent proceeds into, out of, or through a country, or into, out of, or through a financial institution.

The term “money laundering and related financial crime”— (A) means the movement of illicit cash or cash equivalent proceeds into, out of, or through the United States, or into, out

The term “money laundering offense” means any criminal offense under section 1956 or 1957 of title 18 or under section 5322 of title 31 .

the term “money transmitting” includes transferring funds on behalf of the public by any and all means including but not limited to transfers within this country or to locations ab

The term “money transmitting business” means any business other than the United States Postal Service which— (A) provides check cashing, currency exchange, or money transmitting or

The term “money transmitting service” includes accepting currency, funds, or value that substitutes for currency and transmitting the currency, funds, or value that substitutes for

The term "monitor" means to acquire, identify, or scan, or to possess, information that is stored on, processed by, or transiting an information system. / The term “monit

The term “monitored retrievable storage facility” means the storage facility described in section 10161(b)(1) of this title .

“monitoring” means the process of periodic review of the primary inspection agencies, by the Secretary or by a State agency under an approved State plan pursuant to section 5422 of

The term "monitoring report" means a report, the contents of which are formulated and prepared by the holder of an agricultural land easement, that accurately documents w

The term “month” means a calendar month.

For purposes of subdivision (1), the term “monthly compensation base” means the amount— (i) of $400 for calendar months before January 1, 1984; (ii) of $600 for calendar months aft

Interest subsidy payments shall be on mortgages on which the mortgagor makes monthly payments towards principal and interest equal to an amount which would be required if the mortg

“monthly pay” means the monthly pay at the time of injury, or the monthly pay at the time disability begins, or the monthly pay at the time compensable disability recurs, if the re

The terms “Montreal Protocol” and “the Protocol” mean the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, a protocol to the Vienna Convention for the Protection of th

The term "Monument" means the Oregon Caves National Monument established by Presidential Proclamation Number 876 (36 Stat. 2497), dated July 12, 1909. / The term "Mo

The term “moratorium” means a complete cessation of the taking of marine mammals and a complete ban on the importation into the United States of marine mammals and marine mammal pr

The term “moratorium area” means the coastal waters with respect to which a declaration under section 5154(a) of this title applies.

The term “moratorium period” means the period beginning on the day on which moratorium is declared under section 5154(a) of this title regarding a coastal State and ending on the d

The term “mortgage” includes such classes of liens as are commonly given or are legally effective to secure advances on, or the unpaid purchase price of, real estate under the laws

“mortgage agreement” means the note or debt instrument and the mortgage instrument, deed of trust instrument, trust deed, or instrument or instruments creating the mortgage, includ

the term “mortgage charge rate” means the amount of mortgage charges for an insured mortgage expressed as a percentage of the initial principal amount of the mortgage.

the term “mortgage charges” includes the interest rate, discount points, loan origination fee, and any other amount charged to a mortgagor with respect to an insured mortgage; and

The term “mortgage credit certificate” means any certificate which— (A) is issued under a qualified mortgage credit certificate program by the State or political subdivision having

The term “mortgagee” includes the original lender under a mortgage, and his successors and assigns approved by the Secretary; and the term “mortgagor” includes the original borrowe

The term “mortgage insurance” means insurance, including any mortgage guaranty insurance, against the nonpayment of, or default on, an individual mortgage or loan involved in a res

The term "mortgage insurance program" includes, in the case of a residential mortgage secured by a manufactured home, any manufactured home lending program under title I

The term “mortgage insurer” means a provider of private mortgage insurance, as described in this chapter, that is authorized to transact such business in the State in which the pro

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