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Great Writ

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A quick definition of Great Writ:

Great Writ is another name for Habeas Corpus, which is a legal term that means "that you have the body." It is a writ used to bring a person before a court to ensure that their imprisonment or detention is not illegal. This writ can also be used to test the legality of an arrest or commitment, obtain review of the regularity of the extradition process, the right to or amount of bail, or the jurisdiction of a court that has imposed a criminal sentence. It is an important legal protection that has been around for a very long time and is used to make sure that people are not unfairly detained or imprisoned.

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Definition: Great Writ is another term for Habeas Corpus, which is a legal term that means "that you have the body." It is a writ used to bring a person before a court to ensure that their imprisonment or detention is not illegal. It can also be used to test the legality of an arrest or commitment, obtain review of the regularity of the extradition process, the right to or amount of bail, or the jurisdiction of a court that has imposed a criminal sentence.

Example: If someone is arrested and detained without a proper reason, they can file a petition for a writ of habeas corpus to challenge their detention and bring them before a court. For example, if someone is arrested for a crime they did not commit, they can use the writ of habeas corpus to prove their innocence and be released from detention.

Explanation: The example illustrates how the writ of habeas corpus can be used to challenge the legality of an arrest or detention. It ensures that a person's rights are protected and that they are not held in custody without a proper reason. The writ of habeas corpus is an important legal tool that helps to safeguard individual liberties and prevent abuses of power by the government.

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Kids, don’t be me at 34 watching people with lower LSAT scores get into all your favorite schools because you fucked your grades 12 years prior. Womp.
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ur account says 13 years, not sure I want a liar in my school. Womp.
I mean college is 4 years so technically both 12 and 13 years is correct but very observant of you.
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NYU is like this every year
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They have enough clout that they get away with it
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NYU bought their clout with a windfall years ago, and it already ran out. That's why they have been on a slow decline despite their location. It's a good thing for them that they have so far to fall that they *could* turn it around.
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