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Simple English definitions for legal terms

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A quick definition of break:

Term: BREAK

Definition: When someone breaks a law, they do something that they are not supposed to do. If a court breaks a will, it means they decide that the will is not valid. If someone breaks out of prison, they leave without permission. If someone breaks into a place, they go in without permission.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: To violate or disobey a law, nullify a will by court proceeding, escape from a place of confinement without permission, or open a door, gate, etc. and step through illegally.

  • He was arrested for breaking the law by driving under the influence of alcohol.
  • The disinherited son successfully broke the will in court.
  • The prisoners managed to break out of prison by digging a tunnel.
  • The thief broke the close and entered the house illegally.

These examples illustrate different ways in which the term "break" can be used to describe actions that violate rules or laws. In the first example, breaking the law refers to driving while intoxicated, which is illegal. In the second example, breaking the will means to nullify it through a legal process. The third example shows how prisoners can break out of confinement without permission, which is also illegal. Finally, the fourth example demonstrates how someone can break into a building by opening a door or gate illegally.

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lilypadfrog
11:46
@Trismegistus: twin when did you apply? I applied in mid nov
cumsock
11:47
35% spike in applicants this cycle what the fuckkkkk
11:47
i applied 5 days ago, should i be worried i missed this wave
Trismegistus
11:47
all my apps are oct- to mid nov, except nyu which was dec
Trismegistus
11:47
penn was oct
PuppyBot
11:47
why does everyone want to be a lawyer
PuppyBot
11:47
jacking my style all of a sudden
cumsock
11:49
"But I also want to end on this note. Don't be afraid of being wrong. And what I mean by that is, being wrong about a school. I applied to Princeton coming out of high school and didn't get in. I ended up going to Vanderbilt. I could never see myself having gone anywhere but Vanderbilt." -Spivey
cumsock
11:49
this type of advice makes me so pissed like brotha
Trismegistus
11:50
why
11:51
omg another penn
11:51
its happening
@shaquilleoatmeal: I am now 31 and in group chats with people in their 50s and in their early 20s, as long as it isn't something weird being in the meme chat is chill
Trismegistus
11:51
are people fucking with me or what
siroracle
11:51
The crux of the advice is apply to worse schools and take what ya get
Trismegistus
11:52
does penn call or update to portal/ email?
cumsock
11:52
@Trismegistus: cus how does not getting into the best school in the country and "settling" for one of the most prestigious schools in vandy help anyone realistically
@Trismegistus: ^^^^
11:52
p sure they call
cumsock
11:52
ig it only helps people who are ab to jump off a bridge if they dont get into YLS
Trismegistus
11:53
@cumsock: yeah, im not sure really, i think it's just that, life is what you make it, peace with your fate once it happens? idk, i agree with you though
HopefullyInLawSchool
11:53
Another day another dollar
@cumsock: yeah lmao guy is such a prick, my bad i had to settle for vandy
lilypadfrog
11:54
he is a terrible writer. his personal writing blog is shockingly bad
@lilypadfrog: are there flowers on your lily pad?
11:55
how was your first day of classes @knowledge
@KnowledgeableRitzyWasp: what are legit side hustles you have seen people do in LS?
lilypadfrog
11:56
LSAT tutoring
That is not an option for me lmao
lilypadfrog
11:57
@KnowledgeableRitzyWasp: yeah there are a couple thanks for asking
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