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UNLAWFUL DETENTION

A term in medical jurisprudence where a person is kept in hospital after he has asked to be discharged.

UNFAIR HEARING

a court hearing that is not carried out properly and according to the processes of the law. See due process of law.

UNLAWFUL ACT

the term used for an act that is contrary to or violates a law that exist.

UNFIT

word that something or someone is unsuitable.

UNCONSCIOUS MINORS

a medical term in law that lets a physician treat an unconscious child without consent of there is no on available to give consent.

UNCLEAN HANDS

a doctrine that a decision should not favour the plaintiff who has not acted accordingly and honestly.

UNMARRIED

a term that means a person is not yet married.

UBI

the Latin word for where.

UNLESS LEASE

a lease to drill for oil or gas that will terminate unless drilling starts by a set date.

UNITARY AWARD

an award that is awarded to a woman who is divorced that includes support for her children and for herself.

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL

the person who is the chief law enforcement officer of the US. He is a cabinet minister and is in charge of the FBI and the Department of Justice.

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