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The term "threat of material harm" means material harm that is likely to occur.

The term “threat of serious injury” means serious injury that is clearly imminent.

The term “threshold” means a benchmark over which a balance carried over at the end of a fiscal year should be given greater scrutiny by Congress.

For purposes of this subparagraph, the term “threshold amount” means— (I) in the case of any taxable year beginning in calendar year 2025, $500,000, (II) in the case of any taxable

The term “threshold condition” means a chronic condition, such as congestive heart failure, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other diseases or conditions,

The term “threshold percentage” means— (A) 5 percent in the case of stock which is preferred as to dividends, and (B) 10 percent in the case of any other stock.

the term “Threshold Test Ban Treaty” means the Treaty Between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Limitation of Underground Nuclear Weap

The term “Thrift Depositor Protection Oversight Board” means— (A) the Thrift Depositor Protection Oversight Board of the Resolution Trust Corporation under section 1441a of this ti

For purposes of this chapter, the term “thrift institution” means— (1) any domestic building and loan or savings and loan association; (2) any cooperative bank without capital stoc

the term “Thrift Savings Fund” means the Thrift Savings Fund established under section 8437 of this title.

“through-harden” means heating above the transformation temperature followed by quenching and tempering for the purpose of achieving uniform hardness.

Through rate.—The term “through rate” means the single amount charged by a common carrier in connection with through transportation.

Through-the-wall central air conditioner; through-the-wall central air conditioning heat pump.—The terms "through-the-wall central air conditioner" and "through-the-

Through-the-wall central air conditioner; through-the-wall central air conditioning heat pump.—The terms "through-the-wall central air conditioner" and "through-the-

Through transportation.—The term “through transportation” means continuous transportation between origin and destination for which a through rate is assessed and which is offered o

“ticket agent” means a person (except an air carrier, a foreign air carrier, or an employee of an air carrier or foreign air carrier) that as a principal or agent sells, offers for

The term "tidal shoreline" has the meaning given that term pursuant to section 923.110(c)(2)(i) of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, or a similar successor regulatio

For purposes of this section, the term “tide or submerged lands” means “lands beneath navigable waters” as defined in section 2 of the Submerged Lands Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1301 ).

The terms “tied aid credit” and “partially untied aid credit” mean any credit which— (A) has a grant element greater than zero percent, as determined by the Development Assistance

The terms “high interest training issue”, “high interest training requirement”, “Tier 1”, and “Tier 2” have the meanings given such terms in the Joint Training Manual for the Armed

The term "Tier 1 OTC monograph order request" means any OTC monograph order request not determined to be a Tier 2 OTC monograph order request.

For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “tier 1 railroad retirement benefit” has the meaning given such term by section 86(d)(4). / For purposes of paragraph (1), the term “tier 1

The terms “high interest training issue”, “high interest training requirement”, “Tier 1”, and “Tier 2” have the meanings given such terms in the Joint Training Manual for the Armed

In this section, the term “tier 2 emission standards” means the motor vehicle emission standards that apply to passenger cars, light trucks, and larger passenger vehicles manufactu

The term “Tier 2 OTC monograph order request” means, subject to subparagraph (B), an OTC monograph order request for— (i) the reordering of existing information in the drug facts l

The term “tier 2 watch list” means the list of countries required under section 110(b)(2)(A)(iii) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7107(b)(2)(A)(iii) )

The term “tier 3 country” means a country on the list of countries required under section 110(b)(1)(C) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 ( 22 U.S.C. 7107(b)(1)(C) )

The term “Tier I conservation security contract” means a contract described in section 3838a(d)(5)(A) of this title .

In this paragraph, the term “tier I family or group day care home” means— (aa) a family or group day care home that is located in a geographic area, as defined by the Secretary bas

The term “Tier II conservation security contract” means a contract described in section 3838a(d)(5)(B) of this title .

The term “Tier III conservation security contract” means a contract described in section 3838a(d)(5)(C) of this title .

The term “tier III sex offender” means a sex offender whose offense is punishable by imprisonment for more than 1 year and— (A) is comparable to or more severe than the following o

The term “tier II sex offender” means a sex offender other than a tier III sex offender whose offense is punishable by imprisonment for more than 1 year and— (A) is comparable to o

The term "tier I sex offender" means a sex offender other than a tier II or tier III sex offender. / The term “tier I sex offender” means a sex offender other than a tier

The term “TIFIA program” means the transportation infrastructure finance and innovation program of the Department established under sections 602 through 609.

For purposes of this section, the term “tillable cropland” means cleared land that can be planted to crops without unusual cultivation or other preparation.

If the taxpayer so elects on his return for a taxable year, the cutting of timber (for sale or for use in the taxpayer's trade or business) during such year by the taxpayer who own

The term “timber operations” means— (i) the planting, cultivating, caring for, or cutting of trees, or (ii) the preparation (other than milling) of trees for market.

The term “timber real estate investment trust” means a real estate investment trust in which more than 50 percent in value of its total assets consists of real property held in con

The term “time limitation” means a period of three years, three months, and fifteen days.

the term "time-limited appointment" means a temporary or term appointment in the competitive service. / the term "time-limited appointment" includes a temporary

The term “timely interstate home study” means an interstate home study completed by a State if the State provides to the State that requested the study, within 30 days after receip

The term “time out” means a behavior management technique that is part of an approved treatment program and may involve the separation of the resident from the group, in a non-lock

The term “timeshare association” means any organization (other than a condominium management association) meeting the requirement of subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) if any member

The term “timeshare plan” means and shall include that interest purchased in any arrangement, plan, scheme, or similar device, but not including exchange programs, whether by membe

The term “timing shift” refers to a delay of the date on which outlays flowing from direct spending would otherwise occur from the ninth outyear to the tenth outyear or an accelera

The term “TIN” means the identifying number assigned to a person under section 6109. / The term “TIN” has the meaning given the term in section 7701(a)(41) of the Internal Revenue

The term “TIP” means a transportation improvement program developed by a metropolitan planning organization under subsection (j). / The term “TIP” means a transportation improvemen

the term “TIP Advisory Board” means the advisory board established under subsection (j).

“Tipped employee” means any employee engaged in an occupation in which he customarily and regularly receives more than $30 a month in tips.

For purposes of this part, the term "tires of the type used on highway vehicles" means tires of the type used on— (1) motor vehicles which are highway vehicles, or (2) ve

The term “Tissue Bank” means the National Marine Tissue Bank provided for under section 1421f(a) of this title .

“title” means the certificate of title or other document issued by the State indicating ownership.

For purposes of this section, the term “title 11 case” means a case under title 11 of the United States Code (relating to bankruptcy), but only if the taxpayer is under the jurisdi

For purposes of this part, the term “title 11 or similar case” means— (i) a case under title 11 of the United States Code, or (ii) a receivership, foreclosure, or similar proceedin

the term “title company” means any institution which is qualified to issue title insurance, directly or through its agents, and also refers to any duly authorized agent of a title

The term “title II disability beneficiary” means an individual entitled to disability insurance benefits under section 423 of this title or to monthly insurance benefits under sect

The term “title XVI disability beneficiary” means an individual eligible for supplemental security income benefits under subchapter XVI on the basis of blindness (within the meanin

the term “Tiwa Indians Act” means the Act entitled “An Act relating to the Tiwa Indians of Texas.” and approved April 12, 1968 (82 Stat. 93).

“Tobacco” means tobacco in its unmanufactured form. / The term “tobacco” means each of the following kinds of tobacco: (A) Flue-cured tobacco, comprising types 11, 12, 13, and 14.

The term “tobacco product” means any product made or derived from tobacco, or containing nicotine from any source, that is intended for human consumption, including any component,

The term “tobacco product manufacturer” means any person, including any repacker or relabeler, who— (A) manufactures, fabricates, assembles, processes, or labels a tobacco product;

“Tobacco products” means cigars, cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, pipe tobacco, and roll-your-own tobacco.

The term “tobacco quota holder” means a person that was an owner of a farm, as of October 22, 2004, for which a basic tobacco farm marketing quota or farm acreage allotment for quo

The term “tobacco tax administrator” means the State, local, or tribal official duly authorized to collect the tobacco tax or administer the tax law of a State, locality, or tribe,

The term “Tobacco Trust Fund” means the Tobacco Trust Fund established under section 518e of this title.

Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), the term “tobacco warehouse” includes any person— (i) who— (I) removes foreign material from tobacco leaf through nothing other than a mechani

1 The term “to demonstrate to the Secretary” means to submit to the Secretary a written assertion together with supporting evidence that, in the determination of the Secretary, sup

The terms “to distribute in commerce” and “distribution in commerce” mean to sell in commerce, to introduce or deliver for introduction into commerce, or to hold for sale or distri

The term “to distribute or sell” means to distribute, sell, offer for sale, hold for distribution, hold for sale, hold for shipment, ship, deliver for shipment, release for shipmen

The term “to effect the involuntary return” means to require, by means of physical force or circumstances amounting to a threat thereof, a person to return to a country against the

As used in this chapter, the term “to incite a riot”, or “to organize, promote, encourage, participate in, or carry on a riot”, includes, but is not limited to, urging or instigati

For purposes of this subchapter, the term “toll telephone service” means— (1) a telephonic quality communication for which (A) there is a toll charge which varies in amount with th

The term “to market” means to sell or to otherwise dispose of a porcine animal, pork, or pork product in commerce. / The term “to market” means to sell or offer to dispose of pecan

The term “ton” means 2,000 pounds. / The term “ton” means 2,000 pounds. In the case of any taxable chemical which is a gas, the term “ton” means the amount of such gas in cubic fee

The Secretary shall develop oral healthcare components that shall include tooth-level surveillance for inclusion in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Such compo

The term “top-heavy group” means any aggregation group if— (i) the sum (as of the determination date) of— (I) the present value of the cumulative accrued benefits for key employees

Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the term “top-heavy plan” means, with respect to any plan year— (i) any defined benefit plan if, as of the determination date, the present v

The term “top-loading clothes washer” means a clothes washer which has the clothes container compartment access located on the top of the machine and which operates on a vertical a

The term “to predominantly earn a profit” means that the intent underlying the sale or disposition of firearms is predominantly one of obtaining pecuniary gain, as opposed to other

The term “torchiere” means a portable electric lamp with a reflector bowl that directs light upward to give indirect illumination.

“To rent” includes to lease, to sublease, to let and otherwise to grant for a consideration the right to occupy premises not owned by the occupant.

The term “torque tube” means a structural steel support element (including longitudinal purlins) which— (aa) is part of a solar tracker, (bb) is of any cross-sectional shape, (cc)

The term “tortoise” means any member of the family Testudinidae. / The term “tortoise” includes— (i) any part, product, egg, or offspring of a tortoise described in subparagraph (A

the term “torture” means conduct, whether or not committed under the color of law, that otherwise satisfies the definition set forth in section 2340(1). / “torture” means an act co

The term “to stabilize” means— (i) with respect to an emergency medical condition described in paragraph (2)(A), to provide such medical treatment of the condition as may be necess

The term “total acquisition cost” means the amount equal to the total cost for development and procurement of, and system-specific construction for, a major system. / In this secti

The term “total actual profit” means the total profit earned by the foreign producer, exporter, and affiliated parties described in subparagraph (C) with respect to the sale of the

As used in clause (i), the term “total adjustment” means— (I) in the case of fiscal year 1998, $2,000,000; (II) in the case of fiscal year 1999, $9,000,000; (III) in the case of fi

The term "total amount expended by the territory"— (A) does not include expenditures during the fiscal year from amounts made available by the Federal Government; and (B)

The term “total amount of harbor maintenance taxes received” means, with respect to a fiscal year, the aggregate of amounts appropriated, transferred, or credited to the Harbor Mai

The term “total assets” means total assets (as total assets are defined by the Comptroller of the Currency for national banks) adjusted in the same manner as total assets would be

The term “total budget resources” means the total amount made available by appropriations Acts from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund for a fiscal year for making expenditures unde

The term “total capital” means, with respect to an enterprise, the sum of the following: (A) The core capital of the enterprise; 1 (B) A general allowance for foreclosure losses, w

In this section, the term "total compensation" includes salary, bonuses, awards of stock, and other financial benefits provided by an eligible business to an officer or e

The term "total compensation level" means the level of total base compensation and benefits being provided to an eligible employee group employee, excluding overtime and

For purposes of this subsection, the term "total consolidated assets" has the meaning given such term under section 165 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer

For purposes of this subsection, the term “total cost” means that amount of the total acquisition costs (including the value of exchanged or donated lands) less the amount of the c

(1) The term "total disability" has the meaning given it by regulations of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, which were in effect on November 2, 2002, for claim

The term “total disability permanent in nature” means any disability rated total for the purposes of disability compensation which is based upon an impairment reasonably certain to