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Simple English definitions for legal terms

communis opinio

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A quick definition of communis opinio:

Communis opinio is a Latin term that means "common opinion." In history, it referred to a widely accepted belief about a point of law. If everyone who was knowledgeable about the law agreed on this belief, it had the power of law in ancient Rome. This common belief was considered evidence of what the law was, not just a theoretical idea.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Communis opinio (pronounced kuh-myoo-nis pin-ee-oh) is a Latin term that means "common opinion." In history, it referred to a widely accepted belief about a point of law. If everyone who was knowledgeable about the law agreed on this belief, it had the power of law in ancient Rome.

Example: For example, if everyone who was an expert in the law believed that a certain action was illegal, then that belief would become the law, even if it wasn't written down anywhere. This is because communis opinio was considered to be evidence of what the law was.

Another example: In modern times, communis opinio can still be important in legal cases. For instance, if a judge is trying to decide a case and there is no clear law on the matter, they might look to what most legal experts believe to be the correct answer. This can help them make a decision that is in line with the general consensus of legal experts.

Overall, communis opinio is a term that refers to the power of widely held beliefs in shaping the law. It shows how the opinions of experts can be just as important as written laws when it comes to determining what is legal and what is not.

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9:32
[kevin oleary]
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
WHAT HAPPENED
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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