Terms Used In CFR > Title 5 > Chapter VI > Part 1601 > Subpart E - Lifecycle Funds

• 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.
• Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
• Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
• Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.