Western Hemisphere definition

Western Hemisphere means the land masses known as North America, Central America and South America and the islands which are geographically related to such masses.
Western Hemisphere means North America (including Central America), South America and the islands imme- diately adjacent thereto including the places named in INA 101(b)(5).[56 FR 30422, July 2, 1991, as amended at 56FR 43552, Sept. 3, 1991; 59 FR 15300, Mar. 31,1994; 61 FR 1835, Jan. 24, 1996; 64 FR 55418,Oct. 13, 1999; 65 FR 54413, Sept. 8, 2000; 71 FR34520, June 15, 2006; 73 FR 23068, Apr. 29, 2008;75 FR 45476, Aug. 3, 2010]
Western Hemisphere means the United States of America, Canada, Greenland, Mexico, Central and South America, Bermuda, Bahamas, the islands of the Caribbean Sea, St. Pierre and Miquelon.Air Canada International Tariff Page 16 RULE 5 - APPLICATION OF TARIFF‌

Examples of Western Hemisphere in a sentence

  • Give geographic coordinates in decimal degrees; latitudes in the Southern Hemisphere and longitudes in the Western Hemisphere should be denoted with a minus sign (example: Latitude 38.123456 Longitude: -77.123456).

  • In March 1996, countries in the Western Hemisphere concluded negotiation of the Inter-American Convention Against Corruption (Inter-American Convention).

  • Iran’s officials have stated that the purpose of the visits were to expand economic relations with Latin American countries now that international sanctions on Iran have been lifted.In the 112th Congress, the Countering Iran in the Western Hemisphere Act, requiring the Administration to develop a strategy to counter Iran’s influence in Latin America, was enacted (H.R. 3783, P.L. 112-220).

  • We believe we are well positioned to service global brands that are increasingly looking to source from manufacturers that meet rigorous quality and social compliance criteria and are strategically located in the Western Hemisphere.

  • U.S. Department of State, Arturo Valenzuela, Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, “U.S.-Latin American Relations: A Look Ahead,” January 6, 2011.


More Definitions of Western Hemisphere

Western Hemisphere means the continents of North America, Central America and South America.
Western Hemisphere means the United States of America, Canada, Greenland, Mexico, Central and South America, Bermuda, Bahamas and the islands of the Caribbean Sea. RULE 20: CAPACITY LIMITATIONS The carrier shall limit the number of passengers carried on any one flight at fares governed by rules or fares making reference hereto, and such fares will not necessarily be available on all flights or in all markets. The number of seats which the carrier shall make available on a given flight will be determined by the carrier's best judgment as to the anticipated total passenger load on each flight. RULE 25: PERSONAL DATAThe passenger recognizes that personal data has been given to carrier for the purposes of making a reservation for carriage, obtaining ancillary services, facilitating immigration and entry requirements, and making available such data to government agencies. For these purposes, the passenger authorizes carrier to retain such data and to transmit it to its own offices, other carriers, or the providers of such services, in whatever country they may be located. RULE 30: INTER-AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION When a metropolitan area is served by more than one airport and the passenger requires connecting service with arrival at one airport and departure from another airport, transportation between those airports must be arranged by and at the expense of the passenger. Baggage must be claimed and rechecked by the passenger. RULE 35: REFUSAL TO TRANSPORT Delta may refuse to transport any passenger, and may remove any passenger from its aircraft at any time, for any of the following reasons: A) Government Request or RegulationsWhenever such action is necessary to comply with any government regulations, directives, or instructions; or to comply with any governmental request for emergency transportation in connection with the national defense, or whenever such action is necessary or advisable by reason of weather or other conditions beyond its control (including but without limitation, acts of God, force majeure, strikes, civil commotions, embargoes, wars, hostilities, or disturbances) actual, threatened, or reported. B) Search of Passenger or Property When a passenger refuses to permit search of his person or property for explosives, weapons, dangerous materials, or other prohibited items. C) Proof of IdentityWhen a passenger refuses on request to produce positive identification; provided, however, that Delta shall have no obligation to require positive identification of persons pur...
Western Hemisphere means the area comprised of the Continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada, Greenland, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean Area. RULE 2 STANDARD FORMAT OF ELECTRONIC RULES FOR TARIFF FILING PURPOSES (revised April 8, 2002) Rule number reserved for Airline Tariff Publishing Company (“ATPCO”) filings.
Western Hemisphere means the United States of America, Canada, Greenland, Mexico, Central and South America, Bermuda, Bahamas, the islands of the Caribbean Sea, St. Pierre and Miquelon. RULE 5 - APPLICATION OF TARIFF
Western Hemisphere means the geographic area set forth on the map attached hereto as EXHIBIT 4.14(e), including North America, South America, Central America, the Caribbean islands axx xxx Xxxxxxxx xxxxxxx.
Western Hemisphere means the Region including the United States (including its territories and possessions as of the date of this Agreement), Canada, the Caribbean Islands (as set forth in Exhibit N), duty free shops (such as, but not limited to, DFS) only worldwide, United States military bases worldwide and Mexico.
Western Hemisphere is defined to mean the half of the earth that includes all of North and South America, the surrounding waters, and all neighboring islands, and (ii) "International Territory" is defined to mean the earth, excluding the Western Hemisphere.