Old term used to describe sodomy. … [Read more...] about UNNATURAL ACT
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UNLAW
In Scotch law. A witness was formerly inadmissible who was not worth the king's unlaw. For example, the sum of … [Read more...] about UNLAW
UNNATURAL OFFENSE
The infamous crime against nature; i.e.t Sodomy or buggery. Uno absurdo date, innnita sequuntur. Coke, 102. One absurdity being allowed, an infinity follows. … [Read more...] about UNNATURAL OFFENSE
UNLAWFUL
That which is contrary to law. 2. There are two kinds of contracts which are unlawful; those which are void, and those which are not. When the law expressly prohibits the transaction in respect of which the agreement is entered into and declares it to be void, it is absolutely so. But when it is merely prohibited, without being made void, although unlawful, it is not void. See … [Read more...] about UNLAWFUL
UNNECESSARY HARDSHIP
Zoning law that creates a tremendous difficulty or burden to use property so that a variance would be appropriate to be issued. … [Read more...] about UNNECESSARY HARDSHIP