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UXORICIDE

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The killing of a wife by her husband; one who murders his wife. Not a technical term of the law. … [Read more...]

UTI ROGAS

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Lat. In Roman law. The form of words by which a vote in favor of a proposed law was orally expressed. JJti togas, volo vel jubeo, as you ask, I will or order; I vote as you propose; I am for the law. The letters "U. R." on a ballot expressed the same sentiment. Adams, Rom. Ant. 98, 100. Utile per inutile non vitiatur. The useful is not vitiated by the useless. Surplusage does … [Read more...]

UTILIDAD

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Span. In Spanish law. The profit of a thing. White, New Recop. b. 2, tit. 2, c. 1 … [Read more...]

UTILIS

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Lat. In the civil law. Useful ; beneficial; equitable; available. Actio utilis, an equitable action. Calvin. Dies utilis, an available day. … [Read more...]

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