The state of being the only begotten. … [Read more...] about UNIGENITURE
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UNIONIZE
The act of becoming a member of a labor union or a movement to convince others to create or join a labor union. … [Read more...] about UNIONIZE
UNILATERAL
One-sided; ex parte; having relation to only one of two or more persons or things. Unilateral contract. See CONTRACT. Unilateral mistake. A mistake or misun-derstanding as to the terms or effect of a contract, made or entertained by one of the parties to it but not by the other. Unilateral record. Records are unilateral when offered to show a particular fact, as a prima jade … [Read more...] about UNILATERAL
UNION-JACK
The national flag of Great Britain and Ireland, which combines the banner of St. Patrick with the crosses of St. George and St. Andrew. The word "jack" is most probably derived from the surcoat, charged with a red cross, anciently used by the English soldiery. This appears to have been called a "jacque," whence the word "Jacket," anciently written "jacquit" Some, however, … [Read more...] about UNION-JACK
UNGELD
In Saxon law. An outlaw; a person whose murder required no compo-sition to be made, or voeregeld to be paid, by his slayer. … [Read more...] about UNGELD