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blood directed back toward the source of energy or force that caused the spatter; often associated with entrance gunshot wounds.
- Browse Related Terms: Accelerant, Asphyxiation, Back spatter, Bloodstain, Cerebral edema, Contact wound, Spatter, Stippling, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Subdural hematoma
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The top level of a hierarchical network. It is the main channel along which data is transferred.
- Browse Related Terms: architecture, Backbone, file transfer, Firewall, Groupware, Host, LAN (Local area network), Local area network, MAC Address, Network Gear, Network Operating System, Neural Network, subnet address, System Administrator (sys admin, sys op), System administrator (sysadmin, sysop)
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Existing paper or microfilm files.
- Browse Related Terms: Backfiles, Content Comparison, Document Management System, Electrostatic Printing, Field (or Data Field), Laser Printing, microfiche, PAGE, Rotary Camera, Scanning Services
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A section heading in the specification of a U.S. patent application that includes a statement of the technical field of the invention and a description of related art. MPEP 608.01(d).
- Browse Related Terms: Background of the Invention, crowded art, Examining Group, Field of Endeavor, Field of the Invention, invention, Knowledge-based Expert System, long-felt need, Patent Search, Pioneer Invention, Pioneer Patent, Technical Field, Title of Invention, utility patent
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The activity of copying files or databases so that they will be preserved in case of equipment failure or other catastrophe. Backups are often done as a routine business operation. The retrieval of backup files is called 'restoring' them.
To create a copy of data as a precaution against the loss or damage of the original data. Most users backup some of their files, and many computer networks utilize automatic backup software to make regular copies of some or all of the data on the network. Some backup systems use digital audio tape (DAT) as a storage medium.
To create a copy of data as a precaution against the loss or damage of the original data. Most users backup some of their files, and many computer networks utilize automatic backup software to make regular copies of some or all of the data on the network. Some backup systems use digital audio tape (DAT) as a storage medium.
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Backup data is information that is not presently in use by an organization and is routinely stored separately upon portable media, to free up space and permit data recovery in the event of disaster.
Backup data is information that is not presently in use by an organization and is routinely stored separately upon portable media, to free up space and permit data recovery in the event of disaster.
- Browse Related Terms: Archival Data, Backup Data, Backup Tape, Backup Tapes, Burn, CD-R (Compact Disc Recordable), Disaster Recovery Tape, Hierarchical Storage Management (HSM), Mount/Mounting, Off-Line Storage, Restore, Wipe
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Backup or disaster recovery tapes are portable media used to store data that is not presently in use by an organization to free up space but still allow for disaster recovery.
Backup or disaster recovery tapes are portable media used to store data that is not presently in use by an organization to free up space but still allow for disaster recovery.
- Browse Related Terms: Archival Data, Backup Data, Backup Tape, Backup Tapes, Burn, CD-R (Compact Disc Recordable), Disaster Recovery Tape, Hierarchical Storage Management (HSM), Mount/Mounting, Off-Line Storage, Restore, Wipe
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Backup tape recycling is the process whereby an organizationâÂÂs backup tapes are overwritten with new backup data, usually on a fixed schedule (i.e., the use of nightly backup tapes for each day of the week with the daily backup tape for a particular day being overwritten on the same day the following week; weekly and monthly backups being stored offsite for a specified period of time before being placed back in the rotation).
Backup tape recycling is the process whereby an organizations backup tapes are overwritten with new backup data, usually on a fixed schedule (i.e., the use of nightly backup tapes for each day of the week with the daily backup tape for a particular day being overwritten on the same day the following week; weekly and monthly backups being stored offsite for a specified period of time before being placed back in the rotation).
- Browse Related Terms: Backup Tape Recycling, Bit Stream Backup, DAT, DAT (Digital Audio Tape), Data Extraction, DLT (Digital Linear Tape), ESI (Electronically Stored Information), harvesting, Jaz Drive, LTO (Linear Tape-Open), Magnetic/Optical Storage Media, Media, Media Conversion, memory, On-site Extraction, Onsite Extraction, SDLT (Super DLT)
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Magnetic tapes used to store copies of data, for use when restoration or recovery of data is required. Data on backup tapes are generally recorded and stored sequentially, rather than randomly, meaning in order to locate and access a specific file or data set, all data on the tape preceding the target must first be read, a time-consuming and inefficient process. Backup tapes typically use data compression, which increases restoration time and expense, given the lack of uniform standards governing data comp
Tape media used to back up data.
- Browse Related Terms: Archival Data, Backup Data, Backup Tape, Backup Tapes, Burn, CD-R (Compact Disc Recordable), Disaster Recovery Tape, Hierarchical Storage Management (HSM), Mount/Mounting, Off-Line Storage, Restore, Wipe
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Money or other security (such as a bail bond) provided to the court to temporarily allow a person's release from jail and assure their appearance in court. "Bail" and "Bond" are often used interchangeably.
Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his appearance on the day and time set by the court.
Money a defendant puts up (usually a bond) to allow his or her release from custody and to guarantee his or her appearance at a future hearing.
- Browse Related Terms: Administrative Agency, Arrest, Bail, Bench, Capias, case law, Continuance, Due process, Expedited Appeals, Homicide, Injunction, Oath, pro se, Prosecutor, Statutory law, Stay, Substantiated facts, warrant
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Generally refers to the release of persons charged with an offense prior to trial under specified financial or nonfinancial conditions designed to ensure their appearance in court when required.
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An obligation signed by the accused to secure his or her presence at the trial. This obligation means that the accused may lose money by not appearing for the trial. Often referred to simply as "bond."
- Browse Related Terms: Bail, Bail bond, bond, Breach of contract, Coram, Nonfeasance, Specific performance, Surety Bond, Unilateral contract
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A statute establishing criteria and procedures governing the release and detention of defendants in federal criminal cases.
- Browse Related Terms: Assimilative Crimes Act, Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA), Bail Reform Act of 1984, Community defender organization, Controlled substance, Criminal docket, Criminal Justice Act (CJA), Federal public defender organization, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, jurisdiction, Local rules, Panel attorney, Pretrial Services Officer, U.S. Attorney, U.S. District Court Judge, U.S. Magistrate Judge
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An officer of the court responsible for keeping order, maintaining appropriate courtroom decorum and custody of the jury.
The individual in the courtroom who helps the judge manage the evidence and maintain order in the courtroom.
- Browse Related Terms: Admissible, Bailiff, beyond a reasonable doubt, Burden of proof, Closing argument, Discovery, evidence, Irrelevant facts, Jury Foreman, Pre-trial hearing, Preponderance of the evidence, relevant, Standard of proof, True bill
The uniformed Hennepin County Sheriff's Deputy who "keeps the peace" and is available to deal with any threat to the peace, both inside and immediately outside the courtroom. If you sense any impending disturbance, let the Deputy Sheriff know.
- Browse Related Terms: Bailiff/Deputy, bond, Cost bond, Deposit, Deputy/Bailiff, Money Judgment, Supersedeas bond
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An agreement under which the bailee/licensee is permitted to use the tangible property of the bailor/ licensor under defined terms and conditions.
- Browse Related Terms: assignment, bailment, Cross License, due diligence terms, exclusive license, Field of Use, field of use license, General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), ipr hygiene, license, licensee, licensor, Misuse, Patent Owner, Property, technology licensing, Technology Manager, WIPO, Worked or Working
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A statement of financial condition as of a specific date.
- Browse Related Terms: Affidavit, Affirmation, Agent, balance sheet, Court, Deposition, jurisprudence, petition preparer, Subpoena, Writ
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A budget in which receipts equal outlays.
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branch of physics that deals with the flights of projectiles.
- Browse Related Terms: Administrative documentation, Ballistics, chain of custody, Corroborating evidence, Crime/Forensic Laboratory, Drug Standards Inventory, Evidence Inventory, Laboratory Satellite, Laboratory System, Property Inventory
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The method by which a creditor may vote to accept or reject the debtors plan for reorganization.
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The amount of information or data that can be sent over a network connection in a given period of time. Bandwidth is usually stated in kilobits per second (kbps) or megabits per second (mps).
The amount of information or data that can be sent over a network connection in a given period of time. Bandwidth is usually stated in bits per second (bps), kilobits per second (kbps), or megabits per second (mps).
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