Also known as: un · non-
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A prefix attached to a root word to express negation or opposition.
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Ulysses Ulrich leased warehouse space from Urban Logistics for storage operations. A sudden flood rendered the space unsuitable for that use. The landlord did not restore the property within a reasonable time after Ulysses requested repairs.
Uliana Ustinova sued in federal court after an injury on railroad property in her home state. The outcome turned on an unsettled question of state tort doctrine. The court applied the law of the state where the injury occurred rather than a general federal common law rule.
Ursula Ung owned a historic terminal building subject to landmark restrictions. The city denied permission to build an office tower above it. Ursula claimed the restrictions amounted to an unconstitutional taking of her property rights.
Uma Upadhyay was charged under a federal statute for possessing a firearm near a school. She argued the statute exceeded Congress's enumerated powers. The Court examined whether the regulation had a sufficient connection to interstate commerce.
Uliana Ustinova was a public school student required to salute the flag each morning. She refused on religious grounds and faced expulsion. The Court considered whether the requirement violated her freedom of speech and belief.
Ulysses Usher obtained a default judgment in one state against a nonresident defendant. He sought to enforce it against land located in another state. The second state court examined whether it could recognize the judgment without personal jurisdiction over the defendant.
It indicates negation of the root word or that the root concept is contrary to the prefixed term.
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