Terms Used In CFR > Title 13 > Chapter I > Part 107 > Subpart I > General Information About Obtaining Leverage

• Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
• Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
• Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
• Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
• Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
• you: as used in this part 107 means a Licensee or license applicant, as appropriate, unless otherwise noted. See 13 CFR 107.40