UNION

In English poor-law. A union consists of two or more parishes which have been consolidated for the better administration of the poor-law therein. In ecclesiastical law. A union consists of two or more benefices which have been united into one benefice. Sweet. In Public law. A popular term in America for the United States; also, in Great Britain, for the consolidated governments … [Read more...] about UNION

A species of adoption used among the Germans; it signifies union of descent. It takes place when a widower, having children, marries a widow, who also has children. These parents then agree that the children of both marriages shall have the rights to their succession, as those which may be the fruits of their marriage. … [Read more...] about UNIO PROLIUM

Latin: In canon law. A consolidation of two churches into one. Cowell. … [Read more...] about UNIO

That which cannot be understood. 2. When a law, a contract, or will, is unintelligible, it has no effect whatever. Vide Construction, and the authorities there referred to. … [Read more...] about UNINTELLIGIBLE

The coverage in a car insurance policy which will compensate the holder for injuries that result from an accident with another driver who does not have insurance or a hit and run driver. Collision damage is covered by the collision coverage in the car insurance policy. … [Read more...] about UNINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE