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affectus

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A quick definition of affectus:

Term: affectus

Definition: Affectus is a Latin word that means the way someone feels or thinks about something. It refers to a person's intention or disposition of mind.

A more thorough explanation:

Affectus

Affectus is a historical term that refers to a person's intention or state of mind.

  • John's affectus towards his job was positive, as he always arrived early and worked diligently.
  • Mary's affectus towards her ex-boyfriend was negative, as she couldn't forgive him for cheating on her.

These examples show how affectus can describe a person's disposition or attitude towards something or someone. John's affectus towards his job was positive, meaning he had a good intention and mindset towards his work. On the other hand, Mary's affectus towards her ex-boyfriend was negative, indicating that she had a negative disposition towards him due to his actions.

affects doctrine | affectus sine effectu

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KazuyaMishima
13:11
lawguy we're nearly stats twins :D
Law-Guy
13:13
I saw that, and I saw you got the Georgetown interview invite yesterday too! Goodluck!
KazuyaMishima
13:13
you too haha, i was super surprised to have received one so early not gonna lie
KazuyaMishima
13:13
i heard the group interview is really chill and I'm kinda excited to do it
KazuyaMishima
13:14
seems cool
Law-Guy
13:14
Yeah, 7sage has a page that talks about the questions for each schools interview, GULC's seems unique
Law-Guy
13:15
Idk how much of an effect it has on admissions chances but should be cool either way
KazuyaMishima
13:15
ive heard the conversion rate for gulc group interview is pretty high even moreso if you have the stats
KazuyaMishima
13:16
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
KazuyaMishima
13:16
im p sure they don't interview everyone and getting one this early should be a great sign!
Law-Guy
13:16
Yeah I've heard the same ab the group interview
Law-Guy
13:17
So maybe I'll see you in D.C. a year from now lmao
initiallaw
13:32
Speaking of stat twins kazuyamishima were exact stat twins lol
Dkkm11
17:13
Anyone going to the UGA zoom thing on the 22nd?
Dkkm11
17:16
My bad, 24th*
RustyWrangler
17:28
Idk, what's it for?
RustyWrangler
17:31
@Law-Guy: How'd you get the Vandy fee waiver?
ForDizzyDJoy
17:32
What does going ur3 in 3 days mean at Uva 😅
letsseehowitgoesnow
17:33
that you will get UR2 in 3 more
genius
17:33
somethings gotta give
QuestionableFlamingo
17:34
I’m new. What’s the UR and UR2?
ForDizzyDJoy
17:35
I already went ur2. It’s the 3rd status date change
Law-Guy
17:35
@RustyWrangler: attend one of their virtual info sessions and they'll send you a fee waiver
RustyWrangler
17:35
@Law-Guy: Awesome, thanks! I'll sign up rn!
letsseehowitgoesnow
17:35
i'm not entirely sure
letsseehowitgoesnow
17:36
They've recently been sending a lot of interview invites
QuestionableFlamingo
17:36
It means status change?
ForDizzyDJoy
17:47
Someone said there is a wl/r wave coming but how can that even be predicted 😭
Law-Guy
17:48
Where?
Quillinit
17:50
This is obviously not true for UVA. Past years show they don't send any non A results until December
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