Up to the middle of the stream or road. … [Read more...] about USQUE AD FILUM AQUAE, OR VIAE
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USUAL
Habitual; ordinary; customary; according to usage or custom; commonly established observed or practised. … [Read more...] about USUAL
UPLIFTED HAND
When a man accused of a crime is arraigned, he is required to raise his hand, probably in order to identify the person who pleads. Perhaps for the same reason when a witness adopts a particular mode of taking an oath, as when he does not swear upon the gospel, but upon Almighty God, he is requested to hold up his hand. … [Read more...] about UPLIFTED HAND
UPPER BENCH
The court of king's beuch, in England, was so called during the interval between 1649 and 1660, the period of the commonwealth, Rolle being then chief justice. See 3 Bl. Comm. 202. … [Read more...] about UPPER BENCH
UPSET PRICE
In sales by auctions, an amount for which property to be sold is put up, so that the flrst bidder at that price is declared the buyer. Wharton. … [Read more...] about UPSET PRICE