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This phrase, which means as you possess, is used in international law to signify that the parties to a treaty are to retain possession of what they have acquired by force during the war. … [Read more...] about UTI POSSIDETIS

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

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...] about UTI ROGAS

Lat. In Roman law. Usufruct; usufructuary right or possession. The temporary right of using a thing, without having the ultimate property, or full dominion, of the substance. 2 Bl. Comm. 327. … [Read more...] about USUS FRUCTUS

Lat. As it was wont to run; applied to a water-course. … [Read more...] about UT CURRERE SOLEBAT