CFR > Title 49 > Subtitle B > Chapter V > Part 511 > Subpart A – Scope of Rules; Nature of Adjudicative Proceedings, Definitions
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§ 511.1 | Scope of the rules |
§ 511.2 | Nature of adjudicative proceedings |
§ 511.3 | Definitions |
Terms Used In CFR > Title 49 > Subtitle B > Chapter V > Part 511 > Subpart A - Scope of Rules; Nature of Adjudicative Proceedings, Definitions
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- 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.
- Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
- 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.
- Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.