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A quick definition of doctrine:

A doctrine is a big rule or idea that lots of people in law follow. It helps them solve problems and make decisions. It's like a really important tool that they use all the time.

A more thorough explanation:

A doctrine is a set of rules, principles, or theories that are widely followed in a field of law. It is formed through the continuous application of legal precedents. The term "doctrine" usually means that it is very important to a field of law or provides a comprehensive way to resolve a certain type of legal dispute.

Doctrine of Stare Decisis: This doctrine means that courts should follow the decisions made by higher courts in similar cases. For example, if a lower court is deciding a case that is similar to a case that was already decided by a higher court, the lower court should follow the decision made by the higher court.

Doctrine of Sovereign Immunity: This doctrine means that the government cannot be sued without its consent. For example, if someone wants to sue the government for damages, they must first get permission from the government to do so.

These examples illustrate how doctrines are important principles that guide the decisions made in a field of law. They provide a framework for resolving legal disputes and ensure consistency in the application of the law.

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shaquilleoatmeal
12:27
yoo lets dawg what happened, you good?
12:28
breakup
12:28
happens to the best of us
12:28
@UnsuitableMaliciousHedgehog: that’s so fucking sick
rough night and morning with ex :/. we broke up but we live together
shaquilleoatmeal
12:29
damn ;/ it is break up season dawg, i'm sorry you're going through that
12:29
it really is breakup season
shaquilleoatmeal
12:29
i lived with my ex for 3 months after we broke up and it was brutal. If you can move out quicker rather than later
thanks shaq! i just needed some input from people who are looking from the outside in
im gonna pack up my stuff and leave for a few days when i get off work
12:31
sometimes I think about things my ex said and did to me and a year later it still makes me so sad that I ever let myself be treated that way
shaquilleoatmeal
12:32
yee bud clear your head how you need, shit sometimes even just driving with no destination and some sad ass music can get you through this
shaquilleoatmeal
12:32
you grow through what you go through bunny, you know for the next relationship what you deserve
I want to run you guys through a scenario to see what yall think. Go to off topic for the one time lol
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hello friends
13:09
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lawguy we're nearly stats twins :D
13:13
I saw that, and I saw you got the Georgetown interview invite yesterday too! Goodluck!
you too haha, i was super surprised to have received one so early not gonna lie
i heard the group interview is really chill and I'm kinda excited to do it
seems cool
13:14
Yeah, 7sage has a page that talks about the questions for each schools interview, GULC's seems unique
13:15
Idk how much of an effect it has on admissions chances but should be cool either way
ive heard the conversion rate for gulc group interview is pretty high even moreso if you have the stats
it's hard to say but i've also heard that the group interview is harder to get than the alumni interview. but who really knows tbh
im p sure they don't interview everyone and getting one this early should be a great sign!
13:16
Yeah I've heard the same ab the group interview
13:17
So maybe I'll see you in D.C. a year from now lmao
initiallaw
13:32
Speaking of stat twins kazuyamishima were exact stat twins lol
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