In old English law. A usurer. Fleta, lib. 2, c. 52, … [Read more...] about USURARIUS
USUCAPIO, OR USUCAPTIO
A term of Roman law used to denote a mode of acquisition of property. It corresponds very nearly to the term "prescription." But the prescription of Roman law differed from that of the English law, in this: that no mala fide possessor (i.e., person in possession knowingly of the property of another) could, by however long a period, acquire title by possession merely. The two … [Read more...] about USUCAPIO, OR USUCAPTIO
USQUE
Latin: Up to; until. This is a word of exclusion, and a release of all demands usque ad a certain day does not cover a bond made on that day. 2 Mod. 28. … [Read more...] about USQUE
USP
Unique Selling point … [Read more...] about USP
USUFRUIT
In French law. The same as the usufruct of the English and Roman law. … [Read more...] about USUFRUIT