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Statutory definition of “person” allowing singular to refer to plural

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Jonathan WatsonSupreme Court of the United States · FDA v. R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co. (23-1187) · 47:34 · Jan 2025
…It also refers to their, which is plural, and 1 USC1, the Dictionary Act, says that singular can refer to the plural.…
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Amy Coney BarrettSupreme Court of the United States · Dept. of Agric. Rural Dev. v. Kirtz (22-846) · 34:30 · Nov 2023
…Is that the Dictionary Act?…
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Mr. MurphySupreme Court of the United States · Sheriff v. Gillie (15-338) · 9:33 · Mar 2016
…As as as Hobby Lobby suggested, I think the starting point when something is undefined is the Dictionary Act.…
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Daniel E. TroySupreme Court of the United States · CTS Corp. v. Waldburger (13-339) · 38:21 · Apr 2014
…Well to to say one more thing about singular versus……
Donald B. Verrilli Jr.Supreme Court of the United States · Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. (13-354) · 48:25 · Mar 2014
…But the Dictionary Act doesn't define exercise religion.…
Ms. FergusonSupreme Court of the United States · Mohamad v. Palestinian Authority (11-88) · 36:05 · Feb 2012
…And the Dictionary Act tells us that person is the……
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