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UTERINE

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Born of the same mother. A uterine brother or sister is one born of the same mother, but by a different father. … [Read more...]

USURP

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To seize the control of something from another. Mutiny. To overthrow. To overcome the authority or impact of another. … [Read more...]

USURPATIO

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Latin: In the civil law; The interruption of a usucaption, by some act on the part of the real owner. Calvin. … [Read more...]

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