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at large

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A quick definition of at large:

At large means not being controlled or limited to a specific place, person, or question. It can also refer to someone who is chosen by voters from an entire political entity, like a state or city, instead of from separate districts. Sometimes, it can mean things that are not ordered in a specific way or discussed in detail.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: At large means free, unrestrained, and not under control. It can also mean not limited to any particular place, person, matter, or question. In politics, it refers to being chosen by the voters of an entire political entity, such as a state, county, or city, rather than from separate districts within the entity. Additionally, it can mean not ordered in a topical way, at random, or fully and in detail.

  • The suspect is still at large.
  • The election for the councilmember at large is coming up.
  • The book contains statutes at large, which are not ordered in a topical way.
  • The professor discussed the issue at large, fully and in detail.

The first example illustrates the meaning of at large as being free and unrestrained. The suspect is not under control and is still on the loose. The second example shows how at large is used in politics to refer to being chosen by the voters of an entire political entity. The third example demonstrates how at large can mean not ordered in a topical way, as the statutes are not arranged in a specific order. The fourth example shows how at large can mean fully and in detail, as the professor discussed the issue in an extended form.

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Finally I had another UVA status change
11:32
BL pay is also significantly higher
2 months after applying lmao
11:32
ah wait, never mind, you said time and money aside
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
11:32
@texaslawhopefully: what stage of UR are you at (1,2,3,4...)
I think that’s 2
soyalmondoatmilk
11:33
@texaslawhopefully: do u want to work in texas post-grad?
I was at the first like 9/27
@soyalmondoatmilk: yep!
starfishies
11:33
I also just got to UR2 woo but I applied like 11/1
soyalmondoatmilk
11:33
omg so cool! i want to work in texas too!
Are you from Texas?
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
11:34
Mine was like UR1 9/25, UR2 9/26, UR3 10/15...then radio silence
soyalmondoatmilk
11:34
yes!
starfishies
11:34
yeah i expect silence until like march lmao as a best case scenario if they get back sooner imma assume its an R
soyalmondoatmilk
11:34
i wanna give back to my community
@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: yeah, I probably shouldn’t get my hopes up lol
starfishies
11:35
it was just nice to see some life in my status checker
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
11:35
texas, you probably dont need to worry, you will be fine lol
Yeah, it’s just odd. All the people with similar stats who applied in sept already got in
triplethread
11:36
@snow: its so frustrating LOL i will be back in a few days just so im not checking every day with no movement. i think if i come back in after a little break and get some URs I will be happier
triplethread
11:37
i will see you guys next week
soap
11:39
I'm looking at profiles of people working at unicorn PI firms, and boy, do I feel behind in life XD
HopefullyInLawSchool
11:44
Salutations on this brisk morning from Santa Barbara
babycat
11:48
I met a public defender the other day who told me she was the only one of her classmates who didn't end up changing careers and it's bc she loves her job
snow
11:50
criminal defense is where its at
starfishies
11:50
i fully expect to change my career again but i think its just cause i dont like any jobs lol
starfishies
11:51
teaching is not it guys
babycat
11:55
I used to sub teach and it was pretty fun but I was always in elementary school
babycat
11:56
high school seems crazy
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