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esquire

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A quick definition of esquire:

Esquire: In the United States, Esquire (or Esq.) is a polite title given to a lawyer and added to their name when writing to them. It is not appropriate to add it to your own name. In England, it is an old-fashioned title given to a man who has no other title. It used to be given to a member of the gentry, which is a group of people who are not as high-ranking as knights but are still considered important.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: In the United States, esquire (often shortened to Esq.) is a title of courtesy given to a lawyer. It is commonly added to the lawyer's surname when addressing them in written form. For example, John Smith, Esq. or John Smith, Esquire. It is not appropriate to add Esq. or Esquire to one's own name.

In England, esquire is a mostly obsolete courtesy title that is added to a man's name when he has no other title. Historically, the title was used for a member of the English gentry whose rank was superior to that of a gentleman but inferior to that of a knight.

Example: When writing a letter to a lawyer, it is appropriate to address them as John Smith, Esq. This shows respect for their profession and acknowledges their legal expertise.

Example: In England, a man without a title may be addressed as John Smith, Esquire. This is a way of showing respect and acknowledging their social status.

These examples illustrate how the title of esquire is used as a form of courtesy and respect in different contexts. In the United States, it is used to acknowledge a lawyer's professional status, while in England it is used to acknowledge a man's social status.

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9:35
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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
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soapy
9:43
USC still has not looked at my app
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:43
when did you submit soapy?
soapy
9:44
10/16
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:44
to be fair it took them almost 2 months for me to go under review
soapy
9:44
Feelin a bit stressed, as I've got no date change for Michigan either despite applying 10/7
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:45
I have not had a date change either for Mich but I've seen people get in without one so who knows
I applied 9/25 to like 6 schools and some (Houston) have no date change yet so dw
soapy
9:46
But do people get in without addresses going long?
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9:46
it's tough to tell because a lot of people type out their addresses long to begin with
soapy
9:46
Ah. I didn't. Looking back, my Mich supplement kind of sucks, so there's that
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