CFR > Title 40 > Chapter I > Subchapter J > Part 300 > Subpart A – Introduction
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§ 300.1 | Purpose and objectives |
§ 300.2 | Authority and applicability |
§ 300.3 | Scope |
§ 300.4 | Abbreviations |
§ 300.5 | Definitions |
§ 300.6 | Use of number and gender |
§ 300.7 | Computation of time |
Terms Used In CFR > Title 40 > Chapter I > Subchapter J > Part 300 > Subpart A - Introduction
- 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.
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- 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.
- 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
- Legacy: A gift of property made by will.
- Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
- Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.