private person
Defined in 4 places across 3 titles of the United States Code.
the term "private person" means any individual (including an individual acting in his official capacity) and any private partnership, corporation, association, organization, or entity (or any combination thereof);
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2022–present34 U.S.C. § 10251Crime Control and Law Enforcement · General provisions · as used in this chapter
- 2005–201242 U.S.C. § 3791The Public Health and Welfare · General provisions · as used in this chapter
the term "private person" means any individual (including an individual acting in his official capacity) and any private partnership, corporation, association, organization, or entity (or any combination thereof); and
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2017–202234 U.S.C. § 10251Crime Control and Law Enforcement · General provisions · as used in this chapter
- 2012–present42 U.S.C. § 3791The Public Health and Welfare · General provisions · as used in this chapter
The term “private person” means—
(A) any individual who is a citizen or national of the United States; and
(B) any corporation, partnership, association, or other legal entity organized or existing under the law of any State, whether for profit or not for profit.
Source
- 1994–present19 U.S.C. § 2571Customs Duties · Definitions · as used in this subchapter
The term “private person” means a person who does not have sovereign or other special immunity or privilege which causes the person not to be subject to legal process.
Source
- 1996–present42 U.S.C. § 659The Public Health and Welfare · Consent by United States to income withholding, garnishment, and similar proceedings for enforcement of child support and alimony obligations · for purposes of this section