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Simple English definitions for legal terms

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A quick definition of clear:

CLEAR: When something is clear, it means there are no problems or questions about it. For example, if you have a clear schedule, it means you don't have any plans or things to do at that time. If a bank clears a check, it means they have enough money to pay it. When a ship clears customs, it means they have permission to leave the port. Clear means everything is okay and there are no issues.

A more thorough explanation:

clear, adj.

  1. Free from any burdens or claims.
  2. Free from any doubts; certain.
  3. Easy to understand; not confusing.

clear, vb.

  1. To declare someone innocent or not guilty of a crime.
  2. (Of a bank) to pay a check or draft from the funds held on behalf of the maker.
  3. (Of a check or draft) to be paid by the bank from the funds held on behalf of the maker.
  4. To settle customs, harbor dues, etc. and obtain official permission to leave the port (in maritime law).

Adjective:

  • After paying off all his debts, John's credit report was clear of any encumbrances.
  • The weather forecast was clear, so we decided to go on a picnic.
  • The instructions were clear and easy to follow.

Verb:

  • The suspect was cleared of all charges after the police found evidence of his innocence.
  • The bank cleared the check and transferred the money to the recipient's account.
  • The check cleared yesterday, so the money is now available in my account.
  • The ship had to clear customs before it could leave the port.
These examples illustrate the different meanings of the word "clear." In the adjective form, it means free from any burdens or doubts and easy to understand. In the verb form, it means to declare someone innocent, to pay a check or draft, to settle customs, or to obtain official permission to leave the port.

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RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
16:31
fart
IrishDinosaur
16:36
Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
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
any cardozo movement?
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
12:11
I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
19:50
when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
0:30
how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
Right. Broken links smh
I've been UR since first/second week of Jan, no updates otherwise, is that a bad sign? At or above median LSAT and above 75th gpa.
The profile links are not working for me. anybody else?
13:18
i’m in the same boat mastermonkey but with lower stats. i hope i hear back by mid march
CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage
13:24
@mastermonkey45: Looking at some of the recent decisions in relation to when they went complete, I'd say it's a good sign. It seems many declines were sent within about 5-6 weeks of completion. Given those were applications that were SENT in January, I'd say that means you're still solidly in the running. :)
14:30
Sent an app to OSU in early december and have STILL not heard back
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