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Remainder

a resulting or implied use in order to give such a remainder existence. A chattel interest will not support a contingent remainder, since, while the contingency is in suspense, there must be an ulterior estate of freehold

Tax

of taxation have been said to be:- (1) The subjects of every State ought to contribute to the support of the Government as nearly as possible in proportion to their respective abilities; that is, in proportion to

dependent

1 : determined or conditioned by another : contingent 2 a : relying on another for esp. financial support b : lacking the necessary means of support or protection and in need of aid from others (as

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Maintenance

Law it was a species of crimen falsi to enterin to any confederacy, or do any act to support another's law-suits, by money, witnesses, or patronage, 4 Bl. Com. 134. It is either ruralis, in the country

Line

coating) which is designed or adapted for use in carrying electricity and includes any line which surrounds or supports, or is surrounded or supported by or is installed in close proximity to, or is supported, carried or

section 213a

A section of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) which establishes that sponsors have a legal duty to support immigrants they want to bring (sponsor) to the United States. They must complete Form I-864 Affidavit of Support.

Gimbal

anything as a barometer ships compass chronometer etc so that it will remain plumb or level when its support is tipped as by the rolling of a ship It consists of a ring in which the body

Estovers

Necessaries or supplies an allowance to a person out of an estate or other thing for support as of wood to a tenant for life etc of sustenance to a man confined for felony out

Brassiere

form of womans undergarment often stiffened with wire or whalebones or the like and worn to cover and support the breasts also called bra It usually has straps which support it from the shoulders but strapless variants

trust

in accordance with a separation agreement in which property is transferred to the trust as a source of support for a divorced spouse with a remainder to someone else bank account trust : totten trust in this

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