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Definitions for legal terms and law concepts beginning with U
UIFSA
The American uniform child and spousal support legislation, the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act already adopted and implemented by most states and expected to be law throughout the USA soon. - (see definition)
Ultra Vires
Without authority. An act which is beyond the powers or authority of the person or organization which took it. - (see definition)
Undue Hardship
Special or specified circumstances that partially or fully exempt a person from performance of a legal obligation so as to avoid an unreasonable or disproportionate burden or obstacle. - (see definition)
Undue Influence
The unconscientious use by one person of power possessed by him over another in order to induce the other to enter a contract. - (see definition)
Unfair Dismissal
A dismissal of an employee in the absence of a substantial reason. - (see definition)
Unfavourable Witness
When a witness called by a party merely gives unfavorable answers to questions posed during examination in chief, that party may not cross examine the witness but may still lead evidence in contradiction - (see definition)
United States Code
Codified collection of federal legislation in the United States. - (see definition)
Unjust Enrichment
A legal procedure whereby you can seek reimbursement from another who benefitted from your action or property without legal justification. - (see definition)
Unlawful Assembly
Three or more persons together holding the intent to commit a crime or to otherwise disturb the peace. - (see definition)
URESA
Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act of the United States, as created in 1950 by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. - (see definition)
Usufruct
From ancient Roman law (and now a part of many civil law systems), usufruct means the rights to the product of another's property. - (see definition)
Usury
Excessive or illegal interest rate. - (see definition)

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Unless otherwise noted, this article was written by Lloyd Duhaime, Barrister, Solicitor, Attorney and Lawyer (and Notary Public!). It is not intended to be legal advice and you would be foolhardy to rely on it in respect to any specific situation you or an acquaintance may be facing. In addition, the law changes rapidly and sometimes with little notice so from time to time, an article may not be up to date. Therefore, this is merely legal information designed to educate the reader. If you have a real situation, this information will serve as a good springboard to get legal advice from a lawyer.

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