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A quick definition of main opinion:

A main opinion is a written statement by a court explaining its decision in a case. It includes the facts, points of law, and reasoning behind the decision. A majority opinion is when more than half of the judges agree on the decision. Other types of opinions include dissenting opinions (when one or more judges disagree with the decision), and advisory opinions (nonbinding statements by a court on a matter submitted for interpretation). Lawyers can also provide legal opinions on various matters, such as patentability or title.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A written statement by a court explaining its decision in a case, including the facts, points of law, rationale, and dicta. It is also known as a majority opinion when more than half of the judges agree on the decision.

Example: In a case where a person is accused of a crime, the main opinion would be the written statement by the court explaining whether the person is guilty or not guilty and the reasons for the decision.

Explanation: The main opinion is the most important opinion in a case because it represents the decision of the majority of the judges. It provides the legal reasoning behind the decision and sets a precedent for future cases. In the example given, the main opinion would be the written statement by the court explaining whether the person is guilty or not guilty and the reasons for the decision. This opinion would be the most important because it represents the decision of the majority of the judges and sets a precedent for future cases.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] 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
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
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
0:10
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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