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magna neglegentia

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A quick definition of magna neglegentia:

Magna neglegentia is a legal term that refers to a type of negligence that is very serious. Negligence is when someone fails to take reasonable care and causes harm to someone else. Magna neglegentia is even worse than regular negligence because it shows a complete disregard for the safety of others. It can result in legal action against the person who was negligent.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Magna neglegentia is a legal term that refers to gross negligence, which is the failure to exercise the standard of care that a reasonably prudent person would have exercised in a similar situation. It is any conduct that falls below the legal standard established to protect others against unreasonable risk of harm, except for conduct that is intentionally, wantonly, or willfully disregardful of others' rights. The term denotes culpable carelessness.

Examples: An example of magna neglegentia would be a doctor who performs surgery while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, resulting in harm to the patient. Another example would be a driver who speeds through a red light and causes a serious accident. In both cases, the individuals failed to exercise the standard of care that a reasonably prudent person would have exercised in a similar situation, and their conduct fell below the legal standard established to protect others against unreasonable risk of harm.

Explanation: Magna neglegentia is a serious legal concept that can result in liability for the individual who engages in such conduct. It is important to exercise reasonable care and diligence in all situations to avoid the risk of harm to others. Failure to do so can result in legal consequences and financial liability for damages caused by the negligent conduct.

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it means you will not be rejected today and may be accepted or WL in the future
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Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
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Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
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Any word out of Notre Dame?
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