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a non habente potestatem

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A quick definition of a non habente potestatem:

Term: a non habente potestatem

Definition: A Latin phrase used in Scots law to describe a situation where someone does not have the power or authority to do something. For example, if someone tries to sell land that they do not actually own, any documents they create to transfer ownership are considered a non habente potestatem and are invalid. This phrase is often used in legal documents to explain why certain actions cannot be taken.

A more thorough explanation:

Term: a non habente potestatem
Definition: In Scots law, this phrase means "from one not having power." It refers to a situation where a seller tries to sell something they don't actually own. For example, if A tries to sell land to B, but A doesn't actually own the land, any documents A gives to B would be considered a non habente potestatem and would be invalid. This is because A doesn't have the power to sell something they don't own. This phrase is often used in legal documents to describe situations where someone is trying to do something they don't have the authority to do.

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guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
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23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
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windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
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I gtg to bed soon.
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Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
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