Law Dictionary Definitions

Tariff Act of 1930.See SMOOT–HAWLEY TARIFF ACT. [Blacks Law 8th]

A rate schedule established by two or more carriers covering shipments between places requiring the use of facilities owned by those carriers. [Cases: Carriers 193. C.J.S. Carriers § 482.] [Blacks Law 8th]

306. C.J.S. Telegraphs, Telephones, Radio, and Television §§ 73, 77, 81.] 4. A schedule listing the rates charged for services provided by a public utility, the U.S. Postal Service, or a business (esp. one that must by law file its rates with a public agency). [Cases: Public Utilities 119.1.] 5. A scale of sentences and…

A tariff enacted solely or primarily to raise revenue. tariff exterior commun.[French] See common external tariff. A fee that a public utility or telecommunications company may assess for its services. • The tariffs that a provider may charge are limited by statute. [Cases: Public Utilities 119.1;

protective tariff.A tariff designed primarily to give domestic manufacturers economic protection against price competition from abroad, rather than to generate revenue. retaliatory tariff.A tariff imposed to pressure another country into removing its own tariffs or making trade concessions. [Blacks Law 8th]

target witness.See WITNESS. [Blacks Law 8th]

tariff,n.1. A schedule or system of duties imposed by a government on imported or exported goods. • In the United States, tariffs are imposed on imported goods only. [Cases: Customs Duties 23–38. C.J.S. Customs Duties §§ 38, 40–55.] 2. A duty imposed on imported or exported goods under such a system. See DUTY(4). ad valorem…

target price.See PRICE. [Blacks Law 8th]

target corporation.See CORPORATION. [Blacks Law 8th]

target benefit plan.See EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN. [Blacks Law 8th]