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A quick definition of alms fee:

Term: ALMS FEE

Definition: An alms fee is a fee that is held by frankalmoin, which is a type of land tenure. In simpler terms, it is a fee paid to a lord or landowner in exchange for the use of their land. An almshouse, on the other hand, is an old-fashioned word for a home for poor people who are supported by the government or private donations.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A fee held by frankalmoin. See FRANKALMOIN.

Example: In medieval England, an alms fee was a fee paid to a church or monastery in exchange for prayers for the soul of the payer or their deceased loved ones.

Explanation: The alms fee was a way for people to ensure that their souls or the souls of their loved ones were prayed for after death. It was a common practice in medieval England and was often paid to religious institutions in exchange for their services.

Definition: A dwelling for the publicly or privately supported poor of a city or county.

Example: The city council decided to build a new almshouse to provide shelter for the homeless population.

Explanation: An almshouse is a type of housing that is provided for the poor and homeless. It is usually supported by public or private funds and is intended to provide a safe and secure place for those who are in need. The example illustrates how a city council can take action to address the issue of homelessness by building an almshouse.

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16:06
Tough to justify attending a law school where the admissions office does epic resistance political commentary at the info session
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
16:07
making me feel jealous here wow, I am about to go taste test a bunch of deserts for our baby shower this weekend.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
16:07
@milktoast: what school got political at an info session?
shaquilleoatmeal
16:11
nothin to be jealous about, i've been trying to slide into babycats dms but shes got a long line I guess I gotta wait in to see if I can get in lmao
babycat
16:11
omg if you get into ASU they give you travel expense reimbursement to go there for a visit. does anyone know which other schools do this? I'd love to get a comped vacation
shaquilleoatmeal
16:12
think BU gives you $300 or somethin
ClassyPleasantHeron
16:12
Where is ASU getting this kind of $$$ from? They waive CAS fees too.
babycat
16:13
@shaquilleoatmeal: yeah but then you have to go to Boston :(
shaquilleoatmeal
16:14
uva too
shaquilleoatmeal
16:14
whats wrong w boston ;(
GOT PROMOTED YAY how do i tell law schools abt this?
like do i type up and separate doc and send as an attachment? how much do i write?
shaquilleoatmeal
16:15
@jackfrost11770: LFGGGG
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shaquilleoatmeal
16:16
do any of your schools have updated sections in the portal? If so, i'd upload there, if not email. Small paragraph should do it id think
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1a2b3c4d26z
16:16
Congrats jack!
thank you!!
babycat
16:16
@jackfrost11770: personally I would submit an updated resume reflecting the new position instead of a paragraph but idk what SOP is
getting a bacon egg and cheese in celebration
1a2b3c4d26z
16:18
lfg baby you earned that
babycat
16:20
also congrats!! big win
initiallaw
16:23
congrats!!
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