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Simple English definitions for legal terms

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A quick definition of bote:

Bote is an old word that means compensation or payment. It can refer to getting wood for building or burning, fixing farm equipment, or repairing a house. Bote can also be paid to someone who has been hurt or to the family of someone who has been killed. In the past, people could pay bote to avoid being punished for stealing. Bote can also mean the right to use wood from a property for farming or making fences. Finally, bote can be an assessment to pay for fixing bridges, roads, and other public works.

A more thorough explanation:

Bote (also spelled bot or boot) is a historical term that refers to compensation or profit. It can also refer to an allowance of wood for various purposes, such as repairing a house or farm equipment, or for use as fuel. Bote can also be a compensatory payment for causing an injury or a fine paid for offenses against God or a person in holy orders. Additionally, bote can refer to a tenant's right to use wood from an estate for agricultural operations or the repair of public works.

  • Housebote: An allowance of wood from an estate used to repair a house or to burn in the fireplace.
  • Plowbote: An allowance of wood for the construction and repair of farm equipment.
  • Theftbote: The acceptance of a payment from a thief in exchange for an agreement not to prosecute; compounding a crime.
  • Tenant's bote: A tenant's right to use as much wood from the estate as necessary for fuel, fences, and other agricultural operations.
  • Bridge repair bote: An assessment levied to fund the repair of bridges, highways, and public works.

These examples illustrate the different ways bote was used historically, from providing wood for practical purposes to compensating for injuries or crimes. Bote was also used to fund public works, such as bridge repairs, showing how it was an important part of community life.

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BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
15:30
@babycat: what makes you say that?
15:31
sorry i already asked this and forgot to check but how much does a masters degree help for admissions? i rly want to go to northwestern or uchicago but im worried about my stats
glovediedthisishismom
15:32
some of you be so focused on the cheese you forgot about the trap
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
15:32
I have not talked to northwestern or uchicago but the schools I did talked to said graduates are nice but they cant be hard stats to compare to others as not everyone has one
babycat
15:34
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: they really like non traditional applicants and older students
babycat
15:35
there are plenty of non trads who get admitted to nw with below median stats bc of their stories
snow
15:37
i want NW bad
JumpySubsequentDolphin
15:37
@glovediedthisishismom: im gonna get this tattooed
snow
15:38
hoping my 3 years of legal experience help!
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
15:38
Im not that old lmao Ill see if I can convince the wife to allow me to apply and research the area more. Just worried that I wont have that intellect that a rank 9 school would need
snow
15:38
shoot your shot bulb
snow
15:38
dont tell yourself that.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
15:40
I think babycat just wants me close for when she gets into Uchicago lol For me the locations of the school and environment around it matters a lot
soap
15:42
Are you in an open marriage?
babycat
15:42
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: aw of course I want you around but I was thinking of the 7sage diversity statement in their admissions course where this guy writes about how he and his wife take in foster kids. he got into NW with below median LSAT. you have significant past adversity and interesting work experience I would shoot your shot
babycat
15:43
and I honestly don't think the t14 require significantly more intellect than any other law school. the content is pretty much the same
15:44
the rigor of the T14 law schools is almost entirely the result of who they allow to attend
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
15:44
Well so far Vandy is highest ranked I went for, hopefully they like me. Its not really the academics/rigor. Following rules and meeting standard is easy it is the competition for class rank and with other students that I think would be my greatest struggle
JumpySubsequentDolphin
15:45
but doesn’t grade inflation at the top schools almost make it easier to get higher grades than it does at >t14
babycat
15:45
@info-man: agreed
babycat
15:48
just my opinion but grade inflation is probably more of an undergrad thing since law school grades tend to be on a curve
shaquilleoatmeal
15:49
Leaving the office just now and this chic is blasting glorilla in the elevator...doesn't match our work location vibe lmao
shaquilleoatmeal
15:49
shits gonna be stuck in my head all night now
glovediedthisishismom
15:50
northwestern has a dude with a murder charge in their class this year dont they
shaquilleoatmeal
15:50
what^^
shaquilleoatmeal
15:50
no way
HopefullyInLawSchool
15:50
2 next year
glovediedthisishismom
15:50
google it shaq some dude got his degree in prison and is now at nw
HopefullyInLawSchool
15:50
Bro is studying to beat the charges
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