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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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HopefullyInLawSchool
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it means you will not be rejected today and may be accepted or WL in the future
Just got my Michigan rejection
BookwormBroker
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RoaldDahl
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@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
HopefullyInLawSchool
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@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
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So if it means nothing does that mean something?
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Possibly
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Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
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Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
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Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
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Wtf
starfishies
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and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
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Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
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This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
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If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
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I got the same NDLS email
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I think the user profiles are broken
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Any word out of Notre Dame?
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Only the invitation to apply for LSE
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Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
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when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
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how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
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