Notice that these units are given in terms of force, not mass. It is usually necessary to convert a unit weight into a load per unit area (psf) or load per unit length (plf) in order to complete a structural analysis of a structural element.
Habitual Truant Law and Legal Definition. A habitual truant refers to a child of compulsory school age who is absent without a legitimate excuse for five or more consecutive school days, seven or more school days in one month or twelve or more school days in a school year. The following is an example of a state law on habitual truant :
(c) He knowingly induces, assists or causes a minor to become a habitual truant; or (d) He persistently and knowingly induces, assists or causes a minor to disobey his parent or guardian. (2) Unlawful transaction with a minor in the third degree is a Class A misdemeanor. History. Effective: July 15, 1986