These phrases often occur in the charters of the British kings, and signify some measure or quantity of land It is said to have been the quantity of twelve modii; each modius being possibly one hundred feet square. Jacob. … [Read more...] about UNCIA AGRI, UNCIA TERRAE
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UNCONTROLLABLE IMPULSE
As an excuse for the commission of an act otherwise criminal, this term means an impulse towards its commission of such fixity and intensity that it cannot be resisted by the person subject to it, in the enfeebled condition of his will and moral sense re-sulting from derangement or mania. See INSANITY. And see State v. O'Neil, 51 Kan. 651, 33 Pac. 287, 24 L. R. A. 555. … [Read more...] about UNCONTROLLABLE IMPULSE
UNCIARIUS HAERES
Latin: In Roman law. An heir to one-twelfth of an estate or inheritance. Calvin. … [Read more...] about UNCIARIUS HAERES
UNCORE PRIST
L. Fr. Still ready. A species of plea or replication by which the party alleges that he is still ready to pay or perform all that is Justly demanded of him. In conjunction with the phrase "tout temps prists" it signifies that he has always been, and still is ready. … [Read more...] about UNCORE PRIST
UNCITRAL
Abbreviation for the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law, as well as the arbitration rules and law promulgated by UNCITRAL. … [Read more...] about UNCITRAL