consular jurisdiction. The exercise of a judicial function by a consul in a foreign territory, as by performing a wedding ceremony between nationals of the country represented by the consul. [Cases: Ambassadors and Consuls 5. C.J.S. Ambassadors and Consuls §§ 26–30.]
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A lawyer appointed by the President to represent, under the direction of the Attorney General, the federal government in civil and criminal cases in a federal judicial district. — Abbr. USA. — Also termed United States District Attorney. Cf. DISTRICT ATTORNEY. [Cases: District and Prosecuting Attorneys 6. C.J.S. District and Prosecuting Attorneys §§ 46–48.]
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Department of Homeland Security. The cabinet-level department of the federal government responsible for ensuring security within the U.S. borders and in its territories and possessions. • The Department has five major divisions: Border and Transportation Security, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Science and Technology, Information Analysis and Infrastructure, and Management. It was established in 2002 and
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A committee charged with preparing a roster of delegates entitled to be seated, examining contested claims to such entitlement, and preparing and issuing credentials to the delegates who appear so entitled. See CREDENTIAL.
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retraction, n. 1. The act of taking or drawing back (retraction of anticipatory repudiation before breach of contract). 2. The act of recanting; a statement in recantation (retraction of a defamatory remark). [Cases: Libel and Slander 66. C.J.S. Libel and Slander; Injurious Falsehood§ 195.] 3. Wills & estates. A withdrawal of a renunciation (because of
An agreement to indemnify against loss that may result from the death, disability, or insolvency of someone to whom credit is extended. • A debtor typically purchases this type of insurance to ensure the repayment of the loan. — Also termed accounts-receivable insurance.
patent attorney. A lawyer who drafts and prosecutes patent applications, and who represents inventors in infringement suits and interference hearings. • In addition to a law license, a patent attorney must have a scientific or technical background, pass the patent bar examination, and be licensed by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Miller Act. A federal law requiring the posting of performance and payment bonds before an award is made for a contract for construction, alteration, or repair of a public work or building. 40 USCA §§ 270a–270d-1. [Cases: United States 67. C.J.S. United States § 139.]
A financial statement examined and reported by an independent public or certified public accountant. SEC Rule 12b-2 (17 CFR § 240.12b-2).
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A bond to indemnify an adverse party in a lawsuit against loss occasioned by delay or by deprivation of property resulting from the lawsuit. • Judicial bonds are usu. classified according to the nature of the action in which they are required, as with appeal bonds, injunction bonds, attachment bonds, replevin bonds, forthcoming or redelivery