In Spanish law. Usage; that which arises from certain things which men say and do and practice uninterruptedly for a great length of time, without any hindrance whatever. Las Partidas, pt. 1, tit 2, 1. 1. … [Read more...] about USO
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USP
Unique Selling point … [Read more...] about USP
UNTHRIFT
A prodigal; a spendthrift 1 Bl. Comm. 306. … [Read more...] about UNTHRIFT
USAGE
Long and uniform practice. In its most extensive meaning this term includes custom and prescription, though it differs from them in a narrower sense, it is applied to the habits, modes, and course of dealing which are observed in trade generally, as to all mercantile transactions, or to some particular branches of trade. 2. Usage of trade does not require to be immemorial to … [Read more...] about USAGE
UNTIL
This term generally excludes the day to which it relates; but It will be construed otherwise, if required by the evident Intention of the parties. Kendall v. Kings ley, 120 Mass. 95. Unnmqnodqne dissolvitur eodem li gamine quo ligatur. Every obligation is dissolved by the same solemnity with which it is created. Broom, Max. 884. Unumquodque eodem modo quo col ligatu est, … [Read more...] about UNTIL