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lex communis

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A quick definition of lex communis:

Term: LEX COMMUNIS

Definition: Lex communis means the common law. It is also known as jus commune.

Lex communis is a set of laws that are commonly accepted and followed by people in a particular region or country. It is based on customs, traditions, and judicial decisions made by courts over time. These laws are not written down in one specific document, but are instead a collection of legal principles that have been established over time.

For example, in the United States, the lex communis is based on English common law, which was brought over by the colonists. This includes principles such as the presumption of innocence, the right to a fair trial, and the right to a jury.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Lex communis is a Latin term that refers to the common law. It is also known as jus commune.

Example: In the United States, the common law system is used in most states. This means that judges rely on previous court decisions to make rulings in similar cases. For example, if a judge is deciding a case involving a car accident, they may look to previous cases with similar circumstances to help them make a decision.

The example illustrates how the common law system works. Instead of relying solely on written laws, judges use previous court decisions to guide their rulings. This helps to create consistency and predictability in the legal system.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
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Nice! @Macaque
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22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
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??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
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No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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