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contort

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A quick definition of contort:

Contort: A fancy word that means when two types of laws, called contract law and tort law, overlap. It's like when two circles overlap and share some space. Sometimes, people do things that are wrong in this shared space, and we call those things "contorts." It can also mean when someone does something wrong that goes against the rules of the Constitution. When we see the word "contra," it means someone is arguing against something.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Contort refers to the overlapping domain of contract law and tort law. It can also refer to a specific wrong that falls within that domain. In informal usage, it can refer to a constitutional tort.

  • When a person breaches a contract and causes harm to another party, it falls within the domain of contort.
  • If a company sells a defective product that injures a consumer, it is an example of a contort.
  • A constitutional tort occurs when a government official violates an individual's constitutional rights.

These examples illustrate how contort refers to the intersection of contract law and tort law. It can also refer to specific instances where harm is caused due to a breach of contract or negligence.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
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Nice! @Macaque
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22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
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No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
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5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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