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Home Dictionary Name: physicsphysical taking
physical taking : a physical invasion or occupation of private property rights by a governmental action (as building a road) that exercises the right of eminent domain and for which just compensation must be given [argued that requiring the easement constituted a physical taking] compare regulatory taking ...
physical therapy (pt)
physical therapy (pt) Many injured employees are entitled to receive physical therapy as a form of medical treatment to recover from injuries. On forms, or in medical records, you may see a reference to "PT." That is short for "physical therapy." ...
Physically
In a physical manner according to the laws of nature or physics by physical force not morally...
Physically handicapped
Physically handicapped, means a physical impair-ment or disability in vital organs of a human body. Such a deformity interferes with the normal functioning of bones, muscles or joints. Condition of being handicapped may be congenital or acquired due to accident or disease. Scar on face, torn ear with perfect hearing, torn nose with no breathing trouble amputation of toe or finger are not within purview of physically handicapped, Suresh K. Bhat v. University of Mangalore, AIR 1987 Kant 1958: (1987) 1 LR 1987 Kant 436....
joint physical custody
joint physical custody The sharing, by both parents, of the actual physical care and custody of a child. ...
physical presence
physical presence The place where a person is actually, physically located. Source: Department of State. March 2007. ...
Particle physics
That branch of physics which investigates the nature of matter and in particular the properties and behavior of the elementary particles fundamental particles of which matter is composed Included in this field is the more specialized branch of high energy physics...
Physical
Of or pertaining to nature as including all created existences in accordance with the laws of nature also of or relating to natural or material things or to the bodily structure as opposed to things mental moral spiritual or imaginary material natural as armies and navies are the physical force of a nation the body is the physical part of man...
Actual physical control
Actual physical control, means direct bodily power over something esp. a vehicle. Many jurisdictions require a showing of 'actual physical control' of a vehicle by a person charged with driving while intoxicated, Black Law Dictionary, 7th Edn., p. 36....
Physical comfort
Physical comfort, means a man's physical comfort in relation to the access of light and air to his house at any particular time depends upon the condition then actually obtaining, regardless of how those conditions came into being or when they may cease; it is a present fact uninfluenced by past history or future fate, Framji Shapurji v. Framji Edulji, (1928) ILR 30 Bom 325....
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