Category: U

One who assumes the right of government by force, contrary to and in J violation of the constitution of the country.

Lat. In the civil law. To have the full use and enjoyment of a thing, without damage to its substance. Calvin.

In old English law. Interest of money; increase for the loan of money ; a reward for the use of money. 2 111. y Comm. 404. In modern law. Unlawful interest; a premium or compensation paid or stipulated to be paid for the use of money borrowed or returned, beyond the rate of interest estab- lished by law. Webster. Au unlawful contract upon the loan of money, to receive the same again with ex- orbitant increase. 4 Rl. Comm. 150. Usury is the reserving and taking, or contracting to reserve aud take, either directly or by indirection, a greater sum for the use of money than the lawful interest. Code Ga. 1SS2,

Lat. In the civil law. A species of interdict for tlie 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 lie might be declared the legal pos- sessor. Ilallifax, Civil Law, b. 3, c. 6, no. 8. In international law. A phrase used to signify that the parties to a treaty are to re- tain possession of what they have acquired by force during the war. Wheat. Int. Law, C27.

Lat In Roman law. A precarious enjoyment of land, corresponding with the right of habitatio of houses, and being closely analogous to the tenancy at sufferance or at will of English law. The usuarius (

Lat. In Roman law. The form of words by which a vote in favor of a proposed law was orally expressed. Uti royas, nolo rel jubeo, as you ask, I will or order; I vote as you propose; I am for the law. The letters “U. R.” on a ballot expressed the same sentiment. Adams, Rom. Ant. OS, 100. Utile per inutile non vitiatur. The useful is not vitiated by the useless. Surplusage does not spoil the remaining part if that is good in itself. Dyer, 302; Rroom, Max. G27.

In Spanish law. Usage; that which arises from certain things which men say and do and practice uninterruptedly for a great length of time, without any hindrance whatever. Las Partidas, pt. 1, tit 2, L 1.

This means to seize and hold a thing you have no right to seize and hold.

Lat. Up to; until. This is a word of exclusion, and a release of all demands usque ad a certain day does not cover a bond made on that day. 2 Mod. 28.

Torts. The unlawful assumption of the use of property which bell longs to another; au interruption or the disturbing a mau in his right and possession. Tomlins. In public law. The unlawful seizure or assumption of sovereign power; the assunip- P lion of government or supreme power by force or illegally, in derogation of the consti- tution aud of the rights of the lawful ruler.