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A quick definition of advisory opinion:

An advisory opinion is when a court gives its opinion on a legal question, but it's not a decision that has to be followed. It's like asking a teacher for their advice on a homework problem, but you don't have to do what they say. People ask for advisory opinions to help them understand what might happen if they go to court, without actually having to go through the whole process. Federal courts can't give advisory opinions, but state courts can if their state's rules allow it.

A more thorough explanation:

An advisory opinion is a legal opinion given by a court that is not binding. It is the court's interpretation of the law based on a legal question submitted by a government official, legislature, or another court. People seek advisory opinions to understand their chances of winning a potential lawsuit before going through the expensive process of litigation.

For example, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued an advisory opinion regarding civil unions. This opinion helped people understand the legal implications of civil unions in Massachusetts.

It is important to note that federal courts cannot issue advisory opinions because of the Constitution's case-or-controversy requirement. However, state courts can issue advisory opinions as long as their state constitutions allow it.

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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
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[] baddestbunny
22:40
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23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
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??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
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