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Uberrimae Fidei
Latin: of the utmost good faith.
Expanded Legal Definition of Uberrimae Fidei
Ubi Jus Ibi Remedium
Latin: For every wrong, the law provides a remedy.
Expanded Legal Definition of Ubi Jus Ibi Remedium
UIFSA
The American uniform child and spousal support legislation, the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act already adopted and implemented by most states.
Expanded Legal Definition of UIFSA
Ultra Petita
Latin: beyond that which is sought.
Expanded Legal Definition of Ultra Petita
Ultra Vires
Latin: without authority.
Expanded Legal Definition of Ultra Vires
Umpire
Another word for an arbitrator or an arbitrator appointed to resolve an arbitration when the original arbitrators cannot agree.
Expanded Legal Definition of Umpire
UNCITRAL
Acronym of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law; also known in law as the abbreviation in reference to arbitration rules and laws published by that agency.
Expanded Legal Definition of UNCITRAL
Unconscionable
A bargain or contract which is clearly unfair, exorbitant, harsh, contrary to common sense or good conscience.
Expanded Legal Definition of Unconscionable
Under Protest
A qualification made to a legal action taken by a person that the action is contrary to the intent or desire of the person making the protest.
Expanded Legal Definition of Under Protest
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.
Expanded Legal Definition of Undue Hardship
Undue Influence
The unconscientious use by one person of his/her power over another in order to induce the other to compromise a property right.
Expanded Legal Definition of Undue Influence
Unfair Dismissal
A dismissal of an employee in the absence of a substantial reason.
Expanded Legal Definition of Unfair Dismissal
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.
Expanded Legal Definition of Unfavourable Witness
Union
A defined group of employees formed for the purposes of representing those employees with the employer as to the terms of a collective contract of employment.
Expanded Legal Definition of Union
Unjust Enrichment
Benefiting from the action or property of another without legal justification.
Expanded Legal Definition of Unjust Enrichment
Unlawful Assembly
Three or more persons together holding the intent to commit a crime or to otherwise disturb the peace.
Expanded Legal Definition of Unlawful Assembly
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.
Expanded Legal Definition of URESA
Use
Latin: trust.
Expanded Legal Definition of Use
Usufruct
The rights to the product of another's property.
Expanded Legal Definition of Usufruct
Usury
Excessive or illegal interest rate.
Expanded Legal Definition of Usury
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