Life Sciences

Life Sciences

The life sciences encompass all the fields of science concerned with the study of living organisms, and not ecluding other subjects such as bioethics.

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affidavit

Life Sciences; Regulatory

A written statement made voluntarily under oath. An affidavit may be made (a) on personal knowledge, or (b) on information and belief.

american goods returned

Life Sciences; Regulatory

Goods produced in the United States (U.S.) which, after being exported, are subsequently returned to the U.S. Such goods are considered imports.

amicus curiae

Life Sciences; Regulatory

A friend of the court. A person who, although not a party in a suit, is allowed to intervene to protect his interests.

answer

Life Sciences; Regulatory

After filing of a Claim of Ownership in a seizure, the claimant files an Answer in which he may deny any or all of the allegations of the Complaint for Forfeiture. Any response to ...

appeal

Life Sciences; Regulatory

The formal review by a higher court of a lower court's disposition of a lawsuit.

automatic detention

Life Sciences; Regulatory

An administrative act of detaining an entry without physical examination solely on the basis of information regarding past violative history and/or other information which ...