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minor
involving, relating to, or dealing with less important matters 2 : having the status of a minor [ children]
first preference
first preference A category of family immigration (F1) for unmarried sons and daughters of American citizens and their children. Source: Department of State. March 2007.
mutual
cases "L. H. Schafran and Norman Wikler"] 2 : shared in common : joint [spouses' obligation to support children of their marriage "Louisiana Civil Code"] 3 : of or relating to a plan whereby the members of
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nato official
foreign government signatory to NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), and the alien's spouse and unmarried minor (or dependent) children. Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
natural object
will or in a will contest usually used in the phrase natural object of one's bounty [widows and children, who, as the natural objects of a testator's bounty, were…residuary legatees "Lomon v. Citizens Nat'l. Bank & Trust
nonimmigrant
workers, and some others. Most nonimmigrants can be accompanied or joined by spouses and unmarried minor (or dependent) children. Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
nuisance
or unhealthful at·trac·tive nuisance 1 : a thing or condition on one's property that poses a risk to children who may be attracted to it without realizing the risk by virtue of their youth 2 : a
owner
control the voting or investment of stock [was considered the beneficial owner of stock held by her minor children] equitable owner : one (as a beneficiary of a trust) who is considered to have rights or obligations
per capita
descendant with an equal share of the estate's assets regardless of the degree of his or her kinship. Children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, etc., all receive equal shares. 2 : per unit of population : by or for each
preference system
preference visas are distributed. The family-sponsored preferences are: 1) unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens; 2) spouses, children, and unmarried sons and daughters of permanent resident aliens; 3) married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens; 4)
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