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Simple English definitions for legal terms

disenfranchisement

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A quick definition of disenfranchisement:

Disenfranchisement is when someone is not allowed to vote in public elections. It can also mean taking away someone's right in an organization. It's like being kicked out or not being allowed to participate.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Disenfranchisement is the act of taking away someone's right to vote in public elections. It can also refer to the act of depriving a member of a corporation or organization of a right by expulsion.

Examples: In the United States, some states have passed laws that require voters to show specific forms of identification in order to vote. This can lead to disenfranchisement of certain groups of people who may not have access to the required identification. Another example of disenfranchisement is when a member of a club or organization is expelled and loses their right to participate in the group's activities.

Explanation: The examples illustrate how disenfranchisement can occur in different contexts. In the case of voter ID laws, certain groups of people, such as low-income individuals or minorities, may be disproportionately affected and lose their right to vote. In the case of organizational disenfranchisement, a member may lose their right to participate in decision-making or other activities within the group. Overall, disenfranchisement involves taking away someone's rights or privileges, often in a way that is unfair or discriminatory.

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HopefullyInLawSchool
16:03
@UnderRepresentedTryhard: Yes only for YM applicants tho
RoaldDahl
16:05
dodged the mich r wave what does this mean
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:06
it means you will not be rejected today and may be accepted or WL in the future
Just got my Michigan rejection
BookwormBroker
16:10
same
RoaldDahl
16:10
@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:12
@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
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IrishDinosaur
16:36
Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
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
OrangeThing
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I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
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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