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Simple English definitions for legal terms

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A quick definition of en banc sitting:

En banc sitting: A court session where all the judges (or a majority of them) participate. It's a type of sitting in an appellate court, which means a court that reviews decisions made by lower courts. Another type of sitting is in camera, which is when a judge conducts a court session in their private chambers or outside the courtroom.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: An en banc sitting is a court session in which all the judges (or a quorum) participate.

Example: The Supreme Court of the United States may hold an en banc sitting to review a case that is of significant importance or controversy.

Explanation: In an en banc sitting, all the judges of a court, or a quorum (a minimum number of judges required for a decision to be valid), participate in the hearing of a case. This is usually done in cases that are of significant importance or controversy, as it allows for a broader range of perspectives and opinions to be considered in the decision-making process.

Other examples of court sessions include:

Example: A judge may hold an in camera sitting to hear sensitive or confidential information that cannot be disclosed in open court.

Explanation: In an in camera sitting, a judge hears a case or evidence in private, outside of the courtroom. This is usually done to protect sensitive or confidential information that cannot be disclosed in open court, such as information related to national security or personal privacy.

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guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
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23:37
Oooooo me too
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omg is this good or bad
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Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
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it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
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reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
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