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Simple English definitions for legal terms

institution

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A quick definition of institution:

An institution is a place or organization that has been established for a specific purpose. This can include places like hospitals or schools, or organizations like charities or government agencies. It can also refer to the beginning of something, like a legal case or a new rule. In some cases, it can also refer to the appointment of someone to a position of responsibility, like a cleric becoming responsible for a parish.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: An established organization, especially one of a public character, such as a facility for the treatment of mentally disabled persons.

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These examples illustrate the definition of institution because they are all established organizations that serve a public purpose. They are typically run by a governing body and have specific rules and regulations that must be followed.

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thank you lily
JohnLennon
17:36
rankings have changed a lot in 3 years
that wl data is really good
oakenrays
17:41
why have a waitlist if you don't use it
oakenrays
17:41
genuinely
lilypadfrog
17:42
basically the school saying you’re a really nice guy but this isn’t a good time for me
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bunny u have a way with making it all make sense via words. girl i could never
starfishies
17:45
Is vandy actually doing stuff rn
JohnLennon
17:45
I think some numbers on there are skewed
JohnLennon
17:45
like harvard
JohnLennon
17:45
letting in 11% of people off the WL
JohnLennon
17:45
that seems high
it is self reported so
it may not be super accurate but better than nothing
not really. hls has a huge class to fill
hls is notorious for a good waitlist to be on
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we all got a really weird email from our HR offices telling us we're gonna receive an OPM memo
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i have to seriously consider it but my principles are telling me no
now i must leave my computer for the world outside, until tomorrow goodbye!
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17:57
theres a world outside?
GodsPlanUltimately
17:58
@GapingVariousTurkey: ABA has an archive of statistics per school on their website.
GodsPlanUltimately
17:58
I think rankings changed a lot because USNR changed how they evaluate data for rankings.
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