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Term: BIS

Definition: BIS stands for Bureau of Industry and Security. It is a government agency that helps protect the United States by regulating the export of goods and technology that could be used for harmful purposes. They make sure that these items don't fall into the wrong hands and are used for peaceful purposes only.

A more thorough explanation:

BIS

BIS stands for Bureau of Industry and Security. It is a government agency in the United States that is responsible for regulating and enforcing laws related to the export and import of goods that have national security implications.

One example of the BIS's work is reviewing applications for licenses to export certain goods, such as military equipment or technology, to other countries. Another example is investigating and prosecuting individuals or companies that violate export control laws.

For instance, if a company wants to export a piece of technology that could be used for military purposes to another country, they would need to apply for a license from the BIS. The BIS would review the application and determine whether or not to grant the license based on national security concerns.

The BIS plays an important role in protecting national security by regulating the export and import of goods that could be used for military purposes or pose a threat to national security. The examples illustrate how the BIS reviews applications for licenses and investigates violations of export control laws to ensure that these goods do not fall into the wrong hands.

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HopefullyInLawSchool
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it means you will not be rejected today and may be accepted or WL in the future
Just got my Michigan rejection
BookwormBroker
16:10
same
RoaldDahl
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@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
HopefullyInLawSchool
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@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
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Cool
RoaldDahl
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thank you!!!! i hope it means something
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Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
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Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
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BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
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I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
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I think the user profiles are broken
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Any word out of Notre Dame?
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Only the invitation to apply for LSE
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Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
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when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
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how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
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