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A quick definition of despot:

Term: DESPOT

Definition: A despot is a person who has complete control and power over a country or group of people. They can make decisions without anyone else's input and often use their power to oppress others. Another word for a despot is a tyrant. We also use the word "despotic" to describe someone who acts like a despot.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A despot is a ruler who has complete and absolute power over a country or people. They are often seen as tyrants who use their power to control and oppress their subjects.

Examples:

  • Kim Jong-un, the leader of North Korea, is often referred to as a despot because he has complete control over the country and its people.
  • During the 16th century, Ivan the Terrible was a Russian despot who ruled with an iron fist and was known for his brutal tactics.
  • Historically, many ancient empires were ruled by despots who had complete control over their subjects, such as the pharaohs of Egypt and the emperors of Rome.

These examples illustrate how a despot is a ruler who has complete and unchecked power over their subjects. They are often seen as oppressive and cruel, using their power to maintain control and suppress any dissent or opposition.

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why won’t ASU send my scholly info ☹️
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they sent mine about 3 hours after i got the initial acceptance video thing
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JumpySubsequentDolphin
14:35
@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: good to know! I thought I missed SMTH bc someone told me they got their admissions packet before the video lol
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
14:35
I got school that have me under review for over a month... just hope it puts me in their first wave of As
TackyProudYogurt
14:39
Anyone know if asu releases decisions all at once or if they trickle out throughout the day?
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
14:39
I'm pretty sure it's a trickle because they send you a personalized video too
TackyProudYogurt
14:40
Ah okay so I do need to continue refreshing my email every 10 seconds
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14:40
I would say potentially. I received my email/video around noon eastern time, and I've seen people get it past 5pm eastern
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Does anyone know if pending decision means I’ll get a response soon? My status changed
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14:42
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@coolgirl: does it say that on the lawhub portal? My one A this cycle it said pending decision on their applicant portal and that they will email me in 24hrs the results.
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14:44
I got pending decision a week ago on my portal but haven’t seen any updates since
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