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USER DE ACTION

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L. Fr. In old practice. The pursuing or bringing an action. Cowell. … [Read more...]

USUFRUIT

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In French law. The same as the usufruct of the English and Roman law. … [Read more...]

USHER

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This word is said to be derived from a huissier, and is the name of an inferior officer in some English courts of law Archbishop. … [Read more...]

USURA

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Lat. In the civil law. Money given for the use of money; interest. Commonly used in the plural, "usurce," Dig. 22, 1. Usura manifesta. Manifest or open usury ; as distinguished from usura velata, veiled or concealed usury, which consists in giving a bond for the loan, in the amount of which is included the stipulated interest.? Usura maritima. Interest taken on bottomry or … [Read more...]

USHER OF THE BLACK ROD

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The gentleman usher of the black rod is an officer of the house of lords appointed by lletters patent from the crown. His duties are, by himself or deputy, to desire the attendance of the commons in the house of peers when the royal assent is given to bills, either by the king in person or by commission, to execute orders for the commitment of persons guilty of breach of … [Read more...]

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