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contra bonos mores

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A quick definition of contra bonos mores:

Term: CONTRA BONOS MORES

Definition: Contra bonos mores means "against good morals" in Latin. It refers to actions or contracts that are offensive to our conscience and sense of justice. Contracts that go against good morals are not valid. The court is responsible for punishing such actions.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Contra bonos mores is a Latin term that means "against good morals." It refers to actions or contracts that are offensive to the conscience and sense of justice. Contracts that are contra bonos mores are voidable, meaning they can be cancelled or declared invalid.

Examples: Examples of actions that may be considered contra bonos mores include fraud, bribery, and other forms of corruption. Contracts that involve illegal activities, such as drug trafficking or prostitution, are also considered contra bonos mores and are not enforceable by law.

Explanation: The examples illustrate how actions or contracts that are considered immoral or illegal are not recognized by the law. This is because they go against the principles of justice and fairness that are essential to a functioning society. By declaring such actions or contracts voidable, the law seeks to discourage individuals from engaging in activities that are harmful to others and to the community as a whole.

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lawguy we're nearly stats twins :D
13:13
I saw that, and I saw you got the Georgetown interview invite yesterday too! Goodluck!
you too haha, i was super surprised to have received one so early not gonna lie
i heard the group interview is really chill and I'm kinda excited to do it
seems cool
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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
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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
17:13
Anyone going to the UGA zoom thing on the 22nd?
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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?
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I already went ur2. It’s the 3rd status date change
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@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?
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