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A quick definition of dormant:

Term: DORMANT

Definition: When something is dormant, it is not active or moving. It is like it is sleeping or taking a break. Sometimes things can be dormant for a long time, but they still have the potential to become active again in the future.

Example: A dormant volcano is a volcano that is not currently erupting, but it could become active again in the future.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Inactive; suspended; latent.

Example: A dormant volcano is a volcano that is not currently erupting but has the potential to erupt in the future.

Explanation: The example illustrates the definition of dormant as something that is not currently active but has the potential to become active in the future. A dormant volcano is not currently erupting, but it is still considered a threat because it could erupt at any time. Similarly, a dormant business may not be currently operating, but it could potentially start up again in the future.

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HopefullyInLawSchool

12:57

its really funny tho

jackfrost11770

12:58

can i pleaseeeee get a decision pleaseeee

jackfrost11770

12:58

offices are closed until like jan 6 right

llama

12:58

some r open now & fri

llama

12:58

allegedly

HopefullyInLawSchool

12:58

@jackfrost11770: just looked at the status checker, yep it says ur GOATED

jackfrost11770

12:59

YOU TOO HOPEFULLY I JUST LOOKED UP SEXY IN THE DICTIONARY AND GUESS WHO'S NAME POPPED UP

BulbasaurNoLikeCardio

13:01

I know UTK is open at some point as I am suppose to have my decision by the 31st, just hoping sooner then later but not seeing anyone anywhere saying they are getting a call from them so I am guessing it isn't today.

llama

13:02

@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: wow that is surprising- I would have guessed that had responded by now.

llama

13:02

*they

BulbasaurNoLikeCardio

13:03

They emailed me back when I hit them up saying I will have a decision with in two weeks which means the 31st is the last day. Was really hoping for today as I think before Christmas would mean an A because sending an R a couple days before Christmas is butt

BulbasaurNoLikeCardio

13:04

Last couple waves people started posting results 11ish and with none posted I am guessing nothing happening

snow

13:04

i didnt hear ANYTHING last week except 1 R

HopefullyInLawSchool

13:04

I got one R and one A last week

snow

13:04

also, I got a parking ticket for parking in my apartments parking garage, do I have to report this to law schools?

soap

13:05

Haha! What a fluke! I have not received any As today --- surely they just did not click the correct button to send the acceptance!

chickenburgahfart

13:05

my toes are cold

chickenburgahfart

13:07

i wish i had a space heater under my desk to stuff them in

OvertReconditeSpider

13:08

lmao

OvertReconditeSpider

13:08

my old job's power outlet couldnt handle a space heater at my desk rip

llama

13:09

heated socks are legit

OvertReconditeSpider

13:10

i need to will myself to mass apply to summer jobs today

soap

13:11

I'll probably study for the LSAT and browse apartments in Minneapolis today

chickenburgahfart

13:12

i havent done any christmas shopping hahahaha fuck im fucked

Unrepentant-Caucasian

13:12

You have like, 36 hours left chickenburgahfart

Unrepentant-Caucasian

13:12

Better get cracking

OvertReconditeSpider

13:13

dude im so cooked

OvertReconditeSpider

13:13

i didnt have a chance to go christmas shopping since 1L finals went thru the 20th lol

VolatileClumsyAcolyte

13:25

waitlisted at fordham just received

Unrepentant-Caucasian

13:26

@VolatileClumsyAcolyte: I'm sorry man, that's a bummer. A WL isn't a hard no, though, you've got this!

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