United States Code

As used in subchapters I and III, the term “confiscated” refers to— (A) the nationalization, expropriation, or other seizure by the Cuban Government of ownership or control of prop

For purposes of this subsection, the terms “adjoining country”, “appropriate congressional committees”, “armed group”, and “conflict mineral” have the meaning given those terms und

The term “conflict of interest” means a situation in which a member has a direct or indirect financial interest in a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, joint venture, o

The term “conforming loan limit” means the applicable limitation governing the maximum original principal obligation of a mortgage secured by a single-family residence, a mortgage

The term "conforming mortgage" means, with respect to an enterprise, a conventional mortgage having an original principal obligation that does not exceed the dollar amoun

The term “conformity assessment procedure” means any procedure used, directly or indirectly, to determine that relevant requirements in technical regulations or standards are fulfi

In this section the term "Confucius Institute" means a cultural institute established as a partnership between a United States institution of higher education and a Chine

Congested airport.—The term "congested airport" means an airport that accounted for at least 1 percent of all delayed aircraft operations in the United States in the most

The term “congregate housing” means low-rent housing with which there is connected a central dining facility where wholesome and economical meals can be served to occupants. Expend

The term “congregate services” means services described in subsection (d) of this section.

The term “congregate services program” means a program assisted under this section undertaken by an eligible housing project to provide congregate services to eligible residents.

the term “congregate services programs” means programs to be undertaken by a public housing agency or a nonprofit corporation to provide assistance, including personal assistance a

In establishing development cost limitations for a given market area under this subsection, the Secretary shall use data that reflect currently prevailing costs of construction, re

The term “congressional agriculture committees” means the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Appropri

The term "Congressional Commission" means the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women's History Museum, established under section 3056 of the Milit

The term “congressional committees” means the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate.

The term “congressional defense committees” means— (A) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Armed Services an

“congressional employee” has the meaning given that term by section 2107 of this title , excluding an employee of an agency in the legislative branch. / The term “congressional emp

The term “congressional ethics committees” means the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate and the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives.

the term “Congressional-Executive China Commission” means the Congressional–Executive Commission on the People’s Republic of China established under title III of the U.S.–China Rel

In this section, the term “congressional intelligence committees” means the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee on I

The term “congressional Joint Inaugural Committee” means the joint committee of the Senate and House of Representatives referred to in section 507 of title 36 that is appointed wit

the term "congressional leadership" means— (A) the Majority and Minority Leader of the Senate with respect to an agreement with the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the

In this subsection, the term “congressionally directed spending” means a statutory provision or report language included primarily at the request of a Senator or a Member, Delegate

The term “congressional oversight committees” means— (A) the Committee on Armed Services and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Armed Serv

“congressional page” means a page of the House of Representatives or the Senate. / “congressional page” means a page of the House of Representatives or the Senate.

The term “congressional staff” means all full-time and part-time employees employed by the official office of a Member of Congress, whether in Washington, DC or outside of Washingt

The term “congressional support agencies” means the Congressional Budget Office and the Joint Committee on Taxation.

The term "congressional veterans' affairs committees" means the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

the term “congressional villages” means the villages of Carrollton, Great Valley, and Vandalia in the State of New York.

The term "connected device" means a laptop computer, tablet computer, or similar device that is capable of connecting to broadband internet access service. / The term &qu

The term “connected organization” means any organization which is not a political committee but which directly or indirectly establishes, administers or financially supports a poli

The term "connecting carrier" means a carrier described in clauses (2), (3), or (4) of section 152(b) of this title.

“Conrail” means the Consolidated Rail Corporation created under title III of the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 (45 U.S.C. 741 et seq.). / The term “Conrail” means the Co

“consensus” means unanimous concurrence among the interests represented on a negotiated rulemaking committee established under this subchapter, unless such committee— (A) agrees to

“consensus committee” means the committee established under section 5403(a)(3) of this title;

“consensus standard” means the provisions of a document that describes fastener characteristics published by a consensus standards organization or a Federal agency, and does not in

“consensus standards development process” means the process by which additions, revisions, and interpretations to the Federal manufactured home construction and safety standards an

“consensus standards organization” means the American Society for Testing and Materials, the American National Standards Institute, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, th

The term "consent" means a freely given agreement to the conduct at issue by a competent person. An expression of lack of consent through words or conduct means there is

The term “consent application” means an application filed with Board 2 by an individual (or by an insured credit union on behalf of an individual) seeking the written consent of th

the term “consent decree” means any relief entered by the court that is based in whole or in part upon the consent or acquiescence of the parties but does not include private settl

For purposes of this paragraph, the term “consent settlement” means an agreement between the Secretary and a provider of services or supplier whereby both parties agree to settle a

The term "Consequence Delivery System" means the series of consequences applied by U.S. Border Patrol in collaboration with other Federal agencies to persons unlawfully e

For purposes of subparagraph (A), the terms "threat", "vulnerabilities", and "consequences to national security" shall have the meanings given those t

The terms “conservation” and “management” mean the collection and application of biological information for the purposes of increasing and maintaining the number of animals within

The term “conservation activities” means conservation systems, practices, or management measures. / The term “conservation activities” includes— (i) structural measures, vegetative

The term “Conservation Agreement” or “Agreement” means a Conservation Agreement provided for in section 2431g of this title .

The term “conservation and management” refers to all of the rules, regulations, conditions, methods, and other measures (A) which are required to rebuild, restore, or maintain, and

The term “conservation and rehabilitation programs” means to utilize those methods and procedures which are necessary to protect, conserve, and enhance wildlife, fish, and game res

The term “Conservation Area” means the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area, consisting of approximately 57,725 acres surrounding the Gunnison Gorge as depicted on the Map. /

The term “conservation district” means any district or unit of State or local government formed under State or territorial law for the express purpose of developing and carrying ou

As used in this section, the term “conservation easement” includes an easement utilizing a reserved interest deed where the grantee acquires all rights, title, and interests in a p

The term “Conservation Facility” or “Facility” means the Conservation Facility established in the Department of the Treasury by section 2431b of this title .

The term “Conservation Fund” or “Fund” means a Conservation Fund provided for in section 2431h of this title .

The term “conservation land” means any land within the Conservation Area that is designated to satisfy the conditions of a Federal habitat conservation plan, general conservation p

The term "Conservation Management Area" means the Rocky Mountain Front Conservation Management Area established by subsection (b)(1)(A).

The term “conservation measures” means such energy conservation measures, as determined by the Commission, as were implemented after the base period established under the curtailme

The term “conservation plan” means a plan, approved by the Secretary, that, for a farming or ranching operation, identifies the conservation activities that will be addressed with

The term "conservation planning assessment" means a report, as determined by the Secretary, that— (A) is developed by— (i) a State or unit of local government (including

The term “conservation practice” means a conservation farming practice described in section 3838a(d)(4) of this title that— (A) requires planning, implementation, management, and m

For purposes of this subsection, the term “conservation purpose” means— (i) the preservation of land areas for outdoor recreation by, or the education of, the general public, (ii)

The term “conservation recommendation” means any recommendation of the Commission made pursuant to Article VIII of the Convention and acted upon favorably by the Secretary of State

The term “conservation security contract” means a contract described in section 3838a(e) of this title .

The term “conservation security plan” means a plan described in section 3838a(c) of this title .

The term “conservation security program” means the program established under section 3838a(a) of this title .

The term “conservation stewardship plan” means a plan that— (A) identifies and inventories priority resource concerns; (B) establishes benchmark data and conservation objectives; (

The term “conservation system” means a combination of 1 or more conservation measures or management practices that— (A) are based on local resource conditions, available conservati

The term “conservation system unit” means any unit in Alaska of the National Park System, National Wildlife Refuge System, National Wild and Scenic Rivers Systems, National Trails

The terms “conserve”, “conserving”, and “conservation” mean to use and the use of all methods and procedures which are necessary to bring any endangered species or threatened speci

The terms “conserve”, “conserving”, and “conservation” mean to use and the use of all methods and procedures which are necessary to bring any endangered species or threatened speci

“consideration” means an economic benefit, inducement, right, or profit including pecuniary payment accruing to an individual, person, or entity, but not including a voluntary shar

The term "consideration period" means the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the Secretary receives notice under subsection (b)(1)(A)(ii), as extended under sub

The term “considered planted” means tobacco that was planted, but failed to be produced as a result of a natural disaster, as determined by the Secretary. / The term “considered pl

The term “consignee” means a consignee as defined in section 1483 1 of this title. / “consignee” means the person named in a bill of lading as the person to whom the goods are to b

“consignor” means the person named in a bill of lading as the person from whom the goods have been received for shipment.

Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the term “consistency period” means the period consisting of— (i) the 1-year period before the beginning of the 12-month acquisition period

“consolidated” means consolidated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States consistently applied;

the term “consolidated funded debt” means the aggregate, after eliminating intercompany items, of all funded debt of the Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries, consolidated

The term “consolidated health programs” means the programs administered under the provisions of— (A) this subchapter (relating to maternal and child health and services for childre

The term “consolidated local application” means an application submitted by a local educational agency pursuant to section 7845 of this title . / The term “consolidated local appli

The term “consolidated local plan” means a plan submitted by a local educational agency pursuant to section 7845 of this title . / The term “consolidated local plan” means a plan s

In subparagraph (C), the terms “metropolitan statistical area”, “consolidated metropolitan statistical area”, and “primary metropolitan statistical area” mean any area designated a

The term “Consolidated Plan” means a comprehensive housing affordability strategy and community development plan required in part 91 of title 24, Code of Federal Regulations.

The term “consolidated State application” means an application submitted by a State educational agency pursuant to section 7842 of this title . / The term “consolidated State appli

The term “consolidated State plan” means a plan submitted by a State educational agency pursuant to section 7842 of this title . / The term “consolidated State plan” means a plan s

the term “consolidated tangible net worth” means the market value of the common equity of the Corporation as of the sale date, plus or minus the change from the sale date to the da

The term “consolidated year” means any taxable year for which the affiliated group makes a consolidated return.

As used in this subsection, the term “consolidation” includes a merger.

The term “Consortium” means the High-Performance Green Building Partnership Consortium created in response to section 17092(c)(1) of this title to represent the private sector in a

The term “constant rental amount” means, with respect to any section 467 rental agreement, the amount which, if paid as of the close of each lease period under the agreement, would

For purposes of this section, the term “constitutional home rule city” means, with respect to any calendar year, any political subdivision of a State which, under a State constitut

The term “Constitution and Bylaws” means the Constitution and Bylaws of the Klamath Tribe of Indians in effect on August 27, 1986. / the term “constitution and bylaws” means the co

The term “construct” means to construct, acquire, install, improve, or extend a facility or system. / The term “construct” means to build, renovate, or improve military family hous

The term "constructed export price" means the price at which the subject merchandise is first sold (or agreed to be sold) in the United States before or after the date of

The term "constructed width and depth" means the width and depth to which a project has been constructed, which may not exceed the authorized width and depth of the proje

The term "construction" means the construction of housing units and ancillary supporting facilities or the improvement or rehabilitation of existing units or ancillary su

The term “construction and demolition debris” means waste building materials, packaging, and rubble resulting from construction, remodeling, repair, and demolition operations on pa

The term “construction charges” shall mean the amounts of principal obligations payable to the United States under water-right applications, repayment contracts, orders of the Secr

“construction contract” means a fixed-price or cost-reimbursement self-determination contract for a construction project, except that such term does not include any contract— (1) t