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Declaration of Independence

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A quick definition of Declaration of Independence:

The Declaration of Independence is a very important document in American history. It was written on July 4, 1776, and it declared that the American colonies were no longer under the control of the British Crown. This meant that the people of America were now free and independent. The Declaration of Independence is like a birth certificate for the United States of America. It tells the world that America is a new nation and should be treated as such.

A more thorough explanation:

The Declaration of Independence is a formal proclamation made on July 4, 1776, by the American colonies. It declared their independence from the British Crown and announced themselves as an independent nation to the world.

A declaration of legitimacy is a statement asserting the legitimacy of something or someone. For example, a government may issue a declaration of legitimacy to assert its authority and legitimacy to its citizens and the world.

A declaration of no defenses is also known as a waiver of defenses. It is a legal document in which a defendant waives their right to raise certain defenses in a lawsuit. For example, a defendant may waive their right to claim that the statute of limitations has expired.

A declaration of pain is a statement made by a patient to describe their level of pain. For example, a patient may say "I am experiencing severe pain" to their doctor to help them diagnose and treat their condition.

The Declaration of Paris is an international agreement signed by several European countries in 1856. It declared that privateering is illegal and that a neutral flag covers an enemy's goods, except for contraband. This agreement helped establish rules for maritime warfare and protect neutral countries during times of war.

These examples illustrate how the term "declaration" can be used in different contexts, from legal documents to international agreements to medical statements. Declarations are often used to assert or establish something, whether it is a country's independence or a patient's level of pain.

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[] baddestbunny
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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
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@Aromatic, Have to guess.
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That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
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I said accosted not assaulted
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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.
Dkk
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
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:44
My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:46
Also has anyone's date disappeared for W&L? Mine did last night
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@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: mine did yesterday morning
7:56
Oops sorry I meant Vilanova. Mine disappeared last week
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