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clause

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A quick definition of clause:

A clause is a specific part of a legal document or law that explains a particular rule or provision. It can be an enacting clause, which states the authority and date of a law, or an operative clause, which is the actual rule or provision. A resolving clause is similar to an enacting clause, but it introduces a resolution's text. A whereas clause is a type of clause that provides background information or context for a law or resolution.

A more thorough explanation:

A clause is a distinct section or provision of a legal document or instrument. It can be a part of a statute, resolution, or contract.

  • Enacting clause: This is the part of a statute that states the legislative authority by which it is made and often the date when it will take effect. For example, the enacting clause of a federal statute is “Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled.”
  • Operative clause: This is a provision under an enacting or resolving clause that is not a mere recital or preamble. It is the part of a statute or resolution that has legal effect. For example, in a resolution, the operative clause usually begins with “Resolved, That…”
  • Whereas clause: This is a recital or preamble that introduces a resolution's operative text. It provides background information and context for the resolution. For example, a whereas clause in a resolution might state “Whereas, the city has experienced a significant increase in crime in recent months…”

These examples illustrate how clauses are used in legal documents to organize and clarify the meaning of the text. Each clause serves a specific purpose and helps to create a clear and effective legal document.

clausa rebus sic stantibus | claused bill of lading

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9:32
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worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:34
I mean if Fordham doesn't release today I will purposefully get on a train, go to new york, and then take the stinkiest shit inside the admission office's toilet (potentially clogging it and forcing them to get a plumber)
IS IT ONLY ON MY END WHY DID THAT SEND TEN MILLION TIMES
HELLO
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
it sent a million times lol
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yeah i thought you were tweaking for a second
i'm so sorry everyone what the actual fuck this website hates me
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
Jack's just tweaking on LSD no biggie
to be fair this accurately represents my mental state
election day psychosis coming in hot (fordham)
usc pls pull through .....
i literally just need one A so i can relax before my ED decision
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:38
oh that's right USC might release
soapy
9:43
USC still has not looked at my app
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:43
when did you submit soapy?
soapy
9:44
10/16
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:44
to be fair it took them almost 2 months for me to go under review
soapy
9:44
Feelin a bit stressed, as I've got no date change for Michigan either despite applying 10/7
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:45
I have not had a date change either for Mich but I've seen people get in without one so who knows
I applied 9/25 to like 6 schools and some (Houston) have no date change yet so dw
soapy
9:46
But do people get in without addresses going long?
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:46
it's tough to tell because a lot of people type out their addresses long to begin with
soapy
9:46
Ah. I didn't. Looking back, my Mich supplement kind of sucks, so there's that
Mich overrated (Dean Z please let me in even tho i didnt apply and I am below both 25ths)
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