n. in criminal procedure, a system for giving a chance for a firs...

See trade diversion.

A technique used in injection treatments, such as matrix stimulation, to ensure a uniform distribution of treatment fluid across the treatment interval. Injected fluids tend to follow the path of leas [..]

In hydrologic terms, the taking of water from a stream or other body of water into a canal, pipe, or other conduit.

A facility that channels a portion of a river through a canal or penstock.

early 15c., "diverse condition;" c. 1600 "act of diverting," from Middle French diversion, from Late Latin diversionem (nominative diversio), noun of action from past participle st [..]

1. (physical distribution definition) The changing of the destination of a shipment while it is en route and prior to arrival at the originally planned destination. 2. (sales promotion definition) The situation in which agents or retailers in one part o? the country buy a product under deal conditions and then resell the product to channel members [..]

A change in the destination of a shipment while it is en route and prior to arrival at the original destination on the bill of lading.

In a criminal case, an alternative procedure in which the case is handled outside of the court, instead as part of the normal criminal justice system. A defendant who agrees to be diverted will escape [..]

any technique used to distract the user from the fact that the computer is busy processing so that the user doesn’t get bored, impatient, or frustrated. Techniques include presenting text to read, a p [..]

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates; "scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists"; "for recreation he wrote poetry and solved crossword pu [..]

A turning aside or alteration of the natural course of a flow of water, normally considered physically to leave the natural channel. In some states, this can be a consumptive use direct from a stream, such as by livestock watering. In other states, a diversion must consist of such actions as taking water through a canal or conduit.

n. Pastime.

The clandestine removal or appropriation of materials or technologies for use in projects or weapons programs that violate either a state’s treaty obligations or an end use agreement reached between t [..]

According to the National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies’ Performance Standards and Goals for Pretrial Diversion/Intervention, pretrial diversion/intervention is “a voluntary option which p [..]

the act or an instance of diverting: as a : an unauthorized rerouting or appropriation [ of funds] b : suspension of the prosecution of a charge for a period of time during which the defendant ...

A program designed to keep a youth from entering the juvenile justice system through the legal process.

A change made either in the route of a shipment in transit (see Reconsignment) or of the entire ship.

engineering - a structure that diverts water from a river or other water body; a dam that partially blocks a river or stream to allow diversion of water into canals or other conveyance structures

A change made in the route of a shipment in transit.

When a customer changes the destination of their shipment after it is en route, transportation charges shall be calculated from the point of origin to the point at which the carrier is able to effect [..]

A change made either in the route of a shipment in transit (see Reconsignment) or of the entire ship. The process of changing the destination and/or the consignee while the shipment is enroute.

A term used in the auto transport and car shipping industry for changing the route of a shipment from its original route. This diversion is usually caused by weather or some other road hazards.

In the context of criminal law, diversion refers to diverting a defendant out if the criminal justice system by having them complete a diversion program rather than be incarcerated or serve another al [..]

(n) an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates(n) a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)(n) an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal atta [..]

Process of removing certain minor criminal, traffic or juvenile cases from full judicial process on condition that accused undergo some sort of rehabilitation or training, e.g., job training. If defendant completes probation successfully, the charges may be dropped.

The process of removing some minor criminal, traffic, or juvenile cases from the full judicial process, on the condition that the accused undergo some sort of rehabilitation or make restitution for damages. Diversion may take place before the trial or its equivalent, as when a juvenile accused of a crime may consent to probation without an admissio [..]

This term denotes the changing of the route for a shipment in transit.

1. Use of part of a stream flow as water supply. 2. A channel with a supporting ridge on the lower side constructed across a slope to divert water at a non-erosive velocity to sites where it can be us [..]

1. Use of part of a stream flow as water supply. 2. A channel with a supporting ridge on the lower side constructed across a slope to divert water at a non-erosive velocity to sites where it can be [..]

A surgical procedure which diverts pancreatobiliary Secretions via the Duodenum and the Jejunum into the Colon, the remaining Small Intestine being anastomosed to the Stomach after antrectomy. The pro [..]

A Y-shaped Surgical Anastomosis of any part of the Digestive System which includes the Small Intestine as the eventual Drainage site.

Temporary or permanent diversion of the flow of urine through the Ureter away from the Urinary Bladder in the presence of a Bladder Disease or after Cystectomy. There is a variety of techniques: direc [..]

The process of changing the destination and/or the consignee while the shipment is enroute.

A change made in the route of a shipment in transit

A change made in the route of a shipment in transit. Also see Reconsignment.

A distraction, of some sort, including but not limited to a bird, a shot, a person moving, talking, yelling or walking, etc. done in dog games to test against switching, or dropping. Diversions in dog [..]

The process of removing some minor criminal, traffic, or juvenile cases from the full judicial process on the condition that the accused undergo some sort of rehabilitation or make restitution for dam [..]

Use of part of a stream flow as a water supply.

Procedures for handling relatively insignificant juvenile problems informally, without referral to Juvenile Court. In criminal cases, the formal continuance of a case for a certain length of time, usu [..]

Instead of going to jail, a defendant goes to a rehabilitation ("rehab") program and is supervised by a probation officer. When the defendant finishes the program, the charges are dismissed [..]

A system of procedures and programs designed to channel certain youth away from the formal juvenile court process. States and localities have created various ways for first-time offenders, non-violent [..]

 The act or an instance of diverting or turning aside; deviation to another path; or alternative outcome.

A way to deal with your criminal matter out of the court system and to give you a chance to avoid a criminal record.

A disposition of a criminal defendant either before adjudication or following adjudication but prior to sentencing, in which the court directs the defendant to participate in a work, educational or re [..]

With the astronomical rate of growth in jail populations, prisons have the option of being managed in a few different ways. The first solution is to build more beds to accommodate growing populations. Another is rehabilitation in the hope of helping inmates learn how not to come back to jail. Lastly, we can divert potential bed occupants from jail [..]

n. in criminal procedure, a system for giving a chance for a first- time criminal defendant in lesser crimes to make restitution for damage due to the crime, obtain treatment for alcohol or drug probl [..]

The process of removing some minor criminal, traffic or juvenile cases from the full judicial process, on the condition that the accused undergo some sort of rehabilitation or make restitution for damages.

A disposition of a criminal defendant, either before or after adjudication of guilt, in which the court directs the defendant to participate in a work or educational program. Literally, defendant is diverted from the criminal justice system. If s/he does not complete the diversion program, s/he is subject to prosecution or sentencing.

An agreement entered into by the subject and the prosecuting attorney whereby a criminal offense is not referred to court. The subject performs specified actions (such as payment of restitution, fine, [..]

Sentencing approach in which offenders are given an opportunity to perform some community service or are referred to a community agency to better address their needs instead of being processed through [..]

A disposition of a criminal defendant either before adjudication or following adjudication but prior to sentencing, in which the court directs the defendant to participate in a work, educational, or rehabilitation program.

The diversion population includes all youth referred for legal processing but handled without the filing of formal charges.

The taking of water from a stream or other body of water into a canal, pipe, or other conduit.

When the a/c does not land at its intended destination. Can be due to bad weather, fuel requirements, medical emergency, bomb alert,etc

  When the aircraft does not land at its intended destination. Can be due to bad weather, fuel requirements, medical emergency, bomb alert, etc.

Describes a move that deflects an opponent's attack, and renders them immobile for a short period of time.

In hydrologic terms, the taking of water from a stream or other body of water into a canal, pipe, or other conduit.

to remove water from a water body. Diversions may be used to protect bottomland from hillside runoff, divert water away from active gullies, or protect buildings from runoff.

In Ontario, diversion refers to the management of designated waste through reduction, reuse, and/or recycling.

  artifical removal of water from a stream through pumping or gravity.

The practice of selling goods to a competitor that the vendor assumes would be used to service that Customer's store. Example; Grocery Store Chain A buys orange juice from Minute Maid. Grocery Store Chain A, because of their sales volume or because of promotion, can buy product for $12.50 per case. Grocery Store Chain B, because of a lower sal [..]

In hydrologic terms, the taking of water from a stream or other body of water into a canal, pipe, or other conduit.

A change made in the route of a shipment in transit.