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Mary Major

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A quick definition of Mary Major:

Term: Mary Major

Definition: Mary Major is a made-up name used for a woman involved in a legal case when her real identity is unknown or being kept secret. It's like a pretend name. Another name used for this is Jane Doe or Jane Roe. John Doe is a similar name used for a man in the same situation.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Mary Major is a fictitious name used for a female party in a legal proceeding when her true identity is unknown or when her real name is being kept secret. It is also known as Jane Doe or Jane Roe. This is often done to protect the privacy of the individual.

Example: In a court case involving a victim of sexual assault, the victim's name may be kept confidential and referred to as Mary Major or Jane Doe to protect her identity from being made public.

Explanation: The example illustrates how Mary Major is used to protect the identity of a person involved in a legal proceeding. In this case, the victim's name is kept confidential to protect her privacy and prevent any further harm or trauma. Mary Major is a common term used in legal proceedings to refer to an anonymous party.

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guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
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Oooooo me too
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omg is this good or bad
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reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
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