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dedimus potestatum

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A quick definition of dedimus potestatum:

Term: Dedimus potestatum

Definition: Dedimus potestatem is a fancy way of saying that someone has been given special power by a court. In America, this means that someone has been given the authority to question a witness. In England, it can mean that someone has given their lawyer the power to make decisions for them.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Dedimus potestatem is a legal term that refers to a special authority granted to an individual by a court or a client. It means that the person has been given the power to perform a specific legal action.

In American law, the term is commonly used to refer to the authority given to someone to depose a witness. This means that the person has the power to ask questions and obtain testimony from a witness under oath.

For example, if a lawyer wants to gather evidence for a case, they may request a dedimus potestatem from the court to depose a witness. This allows them to ask the witness questions and obtain a sworn statement that can be used as evidence in court.

In English law, the term can have a broader meaning. It can refer to a client granting decision-making authority to their attorney. This means that the attorney has the power to make decisions on behalf of the client, such as settling a case or signing a contract.

For example, if a client is unable to attend a legal proceeding, they may grant a dedimus potestatem to their attorney to make decisions on their behalf. This allows the attorney to act as the client's representative and make decisions that are in their best interest.

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Dkk
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Commits to kys when I commit to kms the same day. What a crazy november 5th.
[] baddestbunny
16:02
kms isn't even a t50 you should r&r
does anyone ever think about how we have no idea who everyone else here is? like you guys dont know me at all thats so crazy cause i talked to you more than ppl irl today
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HopefullyInLawSchool
16:03
isnt r&r a t50?
keep popping benadryls and ill stay online
law school chat roulette
[] baddestbunny
16:04
living out the plot of the movie unfriended in the yale invite-only webinar
You were only invited to round out the numbers anyway lol
Dkk
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I'm too old to r&r, just gunna kms rn.
Dkk
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Dkk
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JumpySubsequentDolphin
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washu stop emailing me while I’m waiting for a decision challenge
[] baddestbunny
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I'm not in their webinar I just thought it would be a funny thing to have happen
[] baddestbunny
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bc I have a sense of whimsy and imagination
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shaquilleoatmeal
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battle of the bunnies
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bunny hows it looking out there?
[] baddestbunny
16:08
I just think it's weird when a make a joke about everyone in the yale webinar being tortured by a malevolent spirit and someone says you only got invited to round out the numbers
why
go off queen
[] baddestbunny
16:09
which number am I rounding out? 5'4 women who deserve to be tortured?
someone invited to the yale webinar would get it
[] baddestbunny
16:10
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