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A quick definition of law:

Law: The rules that people follow to make sure everyone is treated fairly. In the United States, judges make decisions based on past cases, which is called case law. Other countries have different ways of making decisions. There are also different types of law, like state and federal law, and rules about how to follow the law (procedural law) and what the law actually says (substantive law). International law is when all countries agree to follow the same rules.

A more thorough explanation:

Law refers to the system of rules and regulations that govern a society. In the United States, the law system is based on common law, which means that judges rely on previous court decisions to make their rulings. This collection of decisions is called case law. Other countries, such as Japan, have a civil law system that relies on explicit codes to make decisions.

Law can also refer to state and federal laws, which include both common law and statutes and regulations. Procedural law outlines the steps that must be taken in legal proceedings, while substantive law defines the rights and obligations of individuals and organizations.

International law is a set of rules that all countries agree to follow out of a sense of mutual obligation and concern. Examples of international law include treaties, conventions, and agreements between nations.

For example, if a person is accused of a crime in the United States, the judge will look at previous court decisions to determine how to rule on the case. The state and federal laws will also be taken into account. Procedural law will dictate how the trial proceeds, while substantive law will determine the person's rights and obligations. In international law, countries may agree to follow a treaty that outlines how to handle a specific issue, such as trade or human rights.

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18:50
Med law easy done
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join the ethically ambiguous legal field instead
Dkk
18:57
I want to meet an attorney that defends clients who run into flat earth problems. I want an attorney that knows and believes in flat earth theory.
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i want a flat earther for president. i want a guy who posts on 4chan for president. i want someone who mogs for president.
Dkk
19:18
Exactly. My version of that awful poem.
Dkk
19:19
I can accept a president with maybe one or two of the poems traits hut good God, all of them??? No ty.
windyMagician
19:20
president who respects sex is crazy
windyMagician
19:20
we had bill clinton already
Dkk
19:21
Bill Clinton, first and last black president
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19:23
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19:23
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Dkk
19:26
It needs more alcohol. You tingle when your nerves need watering.
19:27
try stretching it maybe to see what's up
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19:27
stretches make me think it's just soreness
windyMagician
19:27
I'm sober lol
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19:38
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21:03
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21:10
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22:37
Calvinamala Harris
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23:16
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23:48
@chickenburgahfart: I would do that in the Army if really desperate for food or if I had to work through lunch. One of the few fast food places I go to.
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I will take In N Out everyday over it when I can though.
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