UTI
Lat. In the civil law. To use. Strictly, to use for necessary purposes; as distinguished from “frué,” to enjoy. Heinecc.
Terms beginning with "U" (110 total)
UTI FRUI
Lat. In the civil law. To have the full use and enjoyment of a thing, without damage to its substance. Calvin.
UTI POSSIDETIS
Lat. Im the eivil law. A species of interdict for the purpose of retaining possession of a thing, granted to one who, at the time of contesting suit, was in possession of an immovable thing, in order that he might be dec...
UTI ROGAS
Lat. In Roman law. The form of words by which a vote in favor of a proposed law was orally expressed. Uté rogas, volo vel jubeo, as you ask, I will or order; I vote as you propose; I am for the law. The letters “U. R....
UTILIS
Lat. In the civil law. Useful; beneficial; equitable; available. Actio utilis, an equitable action. Calvin. Dies utilis, an available day.
UTRUBL. In the civil law. The
name of a species of interdict for retaining a thing, granted for the purpose of protecting the possession of a movable thing, as the wté possidetis was granted for an immovable.
Uv. &
1644 U. S. 492. 17 Sup. Ct. 154, 41 L.
UXOR
contumacy and flight is not on that account convicted of the principal fact.
UXOR ET FILIUS
wife. A term used of a husband who joins in a deed, is seised of an estate, brings a suit, etc., in the right or on the behalf of his wife. 3 Bl. Comm. 210.
UXORICIDE
but is under the power of her husband. 8