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Simple English definitions for legal terms

contra legem

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A quick definition of contra legem:

Contra Legem: When something is against the law, it is called "contra legem". This means that it goes against the rules that have been set by the government. Sometimes, people might do things that are "contra legem" without realizing it, but it is important to follow the law to keep everyone safe and happy.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Contra legem (kon-truh lee-jem) is a Latin term that means "contrary to law" or "against the law." It refers to actions or behaviors that are illegal or prohibited by law.

Examples:

These examples illustrate how certain actions are considered illegal and against the law. Driving under the influence of alcohol is a crime because it endangers the lives of others on the road. Stealing is also a crime because it involves taking someone else's property without their permission. Violating a court order is against the law because it undermines the authority of the court and the legal system.

Additional Example:

  • Refusing to pay taxes is contra legem.

This example shows how failing to pay taxes is illegal and against the law. Taxes are required by law, and refusing to pay them can result in penalties and legal consequences.

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good morning! hoping waves will come our wave today
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GW wave today?
8:57
There’s someone I found on here with the username threeoutchange and if my understanding is correct that’s a reference to the debut album by a pretty cool 90s-00s Japanese band called Supercar. I geeked a little
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It could just be a baseball reference I don’t get though lol
Dkk
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@renard99: also, the same band that does a song in the anime Eureka 7 which I watched when I was like idk, 12
9:00
Yeah! They are pretty good. Three Out Change is an awesome J-rock record
Dkk
9:01
I will probably not listen to them more but fun fact. Really random to start the day. An omen that the waves will be very random today.
Dkk
9:03
Fuck, reading the wikipedia now. Literal last song they did before they broke up was Storywriter. Wow.
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That one is a masterpiece
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My favorite song by them is Recreation
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snowing
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@renard99: man, hard to find.
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@glovediedthisishismom: Congrats on the snow.
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