§ 48.1 What is the purpose of this part?
§ 48.2 What is the scope of this part?
§ 48.3 What definitions apply to terms in this part?
§ 48.4 What accounting standards will the Bureau use in monitoring the receipt, holding, and use of funds?
§ 48.5 How does the Paperwork Reduction Act affect this part?

Terms Used In CFR > Title 25 > Chapter I > Subchapter E > Part 48 > Subpart A - General Provisions

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.