August 11, 2026

Word of the Day: usufruct

usufruct (yu-zê-frêkt), n. [fr. Latin usufructus] Roman & civil law. A right to use and enjoy the fruits of another’s property for a period without damaging or diminishing it, although the property might naturally deteriorate over time. Now you know…

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Speaking of legalese that no one reads…

Yesterday, I happened to read the legal disclaimers and warnings on the bottom of an email exchange. It was the first time I had actually looked at them, and I wondered “aloud” if anyone reads them. Nope, said an associate. We just put them in emails to cover us in case we screw up. XKCD […]