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Glossary – Letter U

Letter U5 entries

ULTRA VIRES

Latin: “Beyond the power.” Transcending legal power or authority, especially if by an officer of a corporation.

UNDUE INFLUENCE

Exerting influence or control over another to the extent of destroying free agency or voluntary consent.

UNLAWFUL ENTRY AND DETAINER

A summary remedy to rightfully restore possession of real property.

UNSUPERVISED PROBATION

A conditional suspension of a prison sentence under the supervision of the judge.

USURY

A higher rate of interest charged on loans or accounts than allowed by law.