In taxation. Uniformity in taxation implies equality in the burden of taxation, which cannot exist without uniformity in the mode of assessment, as well as in the rate of taxation. Further, the uniformity must be coextensive with the territory to which it applies. And it must be extended to all property subject to taxation, so that all property may be taxed alike and equally. … [Read more...]
UNION OF CHURCHES
A combining and consolidating of two churches into one. Also it is when one church is made subject, to another, and one man is rector of both; and where a conventual church is made a cathedral. Tomlins. … [Read more...]
UNIFORMITY OF PROCESS ACT
The English statute of 2 Wm. IV. c. 39, es-tablishing a uniform process for the commencement of actions in all the courts of law at Westminster. 3 Steph. Comm. 566. … [Read more...]
UNION SHOP
A business where a majority of employees have certified a union to be manage collective bargaining on their behalf with the employer. … [Read more...]
UNETHICAL
Lacking in ethics. Not ethical. Immoral or not adhering with the generally accepted practices and conduct of a profession. … [Read more...]