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A quick definition of condition:

A condition is a rule that is written down in a contract or other important document. It tells people what they have to do or what they can't do. If someone doesn't follow a condition, the other person might be able to get money or end the agreement. For example, if a company gives special glass to another company, they might say that the glass can only be used if the agreement is kept a secret. Or, a mom might say that her kids can each get $50,000 only if they finish college.

A more thorough explanation:

A condition is a requirement or limitation that is included in a legally recognized document, such as a contract, trust, or law. These conditions can change the rights and duties of those involved in the agreement. If one party fails to fulfill or follow a condition, the other party may have the right to damages or to terminate the agreement.

  • Pear Inc. and ABC Building Co. enter into a contract where Pear Inc. will provide specialized glass to ABC Building Co. upon the condition that ABC Building Co. keeps the contract a secret.
  • Sarah bequests to each of her children $50,000 upon the condition that each child finishes college.

In the first example, Pear Inc. is providing specialized glass to ABC Building Co. under the condition that ABC Building Co. keeps the contract a secret. This condition changes the rights and duties of both parties involved in the agreement. If ABC Building Co. fails to keep the contract a secret, Pear Inc. may have the right to terminate the agreement or seek damages.

In the second example, Sarah is leaving $50,000 to each of her children upon the condition that they finish college. This condition controls how the assets are delegated based on Sarah's wishes. If any of Sarah's children fail to finish college, they may not receive the $50,000 inheritance.

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i heard the group interview is really chill and I'm kinda excited to do it
seems cool
13:14
Yeah, 7sage has a page that talks about the questions for each schools interview, GULC's seems unique
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Idk how much of an effect it has on admissions chances but should be cool either way
ive heard the conversion rate for gulc group interview is pretty high even moreso if you have the stats
it's hard to say but i've also heard that the group interview is harder to get than the alumni interview. but who really knows tbh
im p sure they don't interview everyone and getting one this early should be a great sign!
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Yeah I've heard the same ab the group interview
13:17
So maybe I'll see you in D.C. a year from now lmao
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13:32
Speaking of stat twins kazuyamishima were exact stat twins lol
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Anyone going to the UGA zoom thing on the 22nd?
17:16
My bad, 24th*
Idk, what's it for?
@Law-Guy: How'd you get the Vandy fee waiver?
17:32
What does going ur3 in 3 days mean at Uva 😅
that you will get UR2 in 3 more
17:33
somethings gotta give
I’m new. What’s the UR and UR2?
17:35
I already went ur2. It’s the 3rd status date change
17:35
@RustyWrangler: attend one of their virtual info sessions and they'll send you a fee waiver
@Law-Guy: Awesome, thanks! I'll sign up rn!
i'm not entirely sure
They've recently been sending a lot of interview invites
It means status change?
17:47
Someone said there is a wl/r wave coming but how can that even be predicted 😭
17:48
Where?
Quillinit
17:50
This is obviously not true for UVA. Past years show they don't send any non A results until December
boglue
18:05
this is gonna sound so dumb but what do yall mean when you say date change
18:07
So the date under “application under review” changes with each reader.
boglue
18:08
does anything automatically update on the lsd checker or is that all manual
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