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A quick definition of ad captandum lucrum:

Term: AD CAPTANDUM LUCRUM

Definition: Ad captandum lucrum is a Latin phrase that means "for the purpose of making gain." This term was commonly used in legal contexts in the past. It refers to actions or behaviors that are done solely to make a profit, without regard for other factors such as ethics or morality. In simpler terms, it means doing something just to make money, even if it's not the right thing to do.

A more thorough explanation:

AD CAPTANDUM LUCRUM

Ad captandum lucrum is a Latin term used in law that means "for the purpose of making gain."

1. A company may use false advertising ad captandum lucrum, in order to increase sales and make more money.

2. A politician may make promises they cannot keep ad captandum lucrum, in order to gain more votes and win an election.

The examples illustrate how ad captandum lucrum can be used to describe actions taken for the sole purpose of making a profit or gaining an advantage. In the first example, the company uses false advertising to attract more customers and increase sales, even though it is not ethical or legal. In the second example, the politician makes promises they cannot keep in order to gain more votes and win an election, even though it may not be in the best interest of the people they are supposed to represent.

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shaquilleoatmeal
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yoo lets dawg what happened, you good?
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breakup
12:28
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shaquilleoatmeal
12:29
damn ;/ it is break up season dawg, i'm sorry you're going through that
12:29
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shaquilleoatmeal
12:29
i lived with my ex for 3 months after we broke up and it was brutal. If you can move out quicker rather than later
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12:31
sometimes I think about things my ex said and did to me and a year later it still makes me so sad that I ever let myself be treated that way
shaquilleoatmeal
12:32
yee bud clear your head how you need, shit sometimes even just driving with no destination and some sad ass music can get you through this
shaquilleoatmeal
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you grow through what you go through bunny, you know for the next relationship what you deserve
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lawguy we're nearly stats twins :D
13:13
I saw that, and I saw you got the Georgetown interview invite yesterday too! Goodluck!
you too haha, i was super surprised to have received one so early not gonna lie
i heard the group interview is really chill and I'm kinda excited to do it
seems cool
13:14
Yeah, 7sage has a page that talks about the questions for each schools interview, GULC's seems unique
13:15
Idk how much of an effect it has on admissions chances but should be cool either way
ive heard the conversion rate for gulc group interview is pretty high even moreso if you have the stats
it's hard to say but i've also heard that the group interview is harder to get than the alumni interview. but who really knows tbh
im p sure they don't interview everyone and getting one this early should be a great sign!
13:16
Yeah I've heard the same ab the group interview
13:17
So maybe I'll see you in D.C. a year from now lmao
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