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A quick definition of May:

The word "may" means that something is possible or allowed, but it doesn't have to happen. It's different from the word "shall," which means something is required. Sometimes "may" can mean something is required, but only if it's really clear from the context. In laws and contracts, "may" usually means you have a choice or permission to do something.

A more thorough explanation:

The word “may” is used to express possibility and give permission to act or not. It usually implies some degree of discretion. This is different from the word “shall,” which is typically used to indicate a mandatory provision.

For example, in the context of statutes, the word “may” is generally interpreted as permissive, while “shall” is interpreted as mandatory. However, in some cases, the word “may” can be interpreted as mandatory depending on the context in which it is used.

Here are some common uses of the word “may” in a legal sense:

  • In statutes, the word “may” is usually interpreted as permissive. For instance, a statute may state that a person “may” do something, which means they have the option to do it or not.
  • In contracts, the word “may” means possibility, permission, liberty, or power. It does not indicate a mandatory requirement. For example, a contract may state that a party “may” terminate the agreement, which means they have the option to do so.

Overall, the word “may” is used to give permission and express possibility, but it is important to consider the context in which it is used to determine whether it is permissive or mandatory.

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triplethread
11:13
got like 3 more apps
there should be a law school draft akin to the NFL Draft where law schools can recruit us
or a MaxPreps esque high light video where Deans can rank us
1a2b3c4d26z
11:15
In this analogy is the LSAT the NFL combine
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:16
I told my family I won’t get any decisions until 2025 so they wouldn’t bombard me hahah
no i think there should be a Law School combine with all new drills except there is still the 40 yard dash
and a sub 4.5 gets you into any t14
LSAT can be one of the drills
letsseehowitgoesnow
11:17
so washu only called one person
So all the D1 athletes will get into a T-14. What else is new?
@TheAdoptedOne: that is called "Dean Poker Night" lol
@ClockworkBlue: I feel like most people could train for the 40 for the same amount of time as they do the LSAT and get close to sub 5 which would be equivalent to a 167+
this is like the schizophrenic posts JJK tik tok be putting out
powerscaling Law School deans up next
11:19
Election Day election day
Write in Dean Z vote
11:20
Saw a guy that wrote in Biden and he said no retirement for you buddy
1a2b3c4d26z
11:20
@ClockworkBlue: god I hope that's true
if the country was run the same as Mich Law it would be a better place
Imagine if election night was run by an adcom? Like, "yep, we could get the results Friday, or June 2025."
imagine if it was like Berkley applications
1a2b3c4d26z
11:22
Election status: Complete
1a2b3c4d26z
11:22
For months
triplethread
11:23
erection day
soapy
11:23
Shoutout to Robinhood's election bet not resolving until January
triplethread
11:23
is anyone else like certain that trump will win
ambitiouslizard
11:23
he aint winning
triplethread
11:23
i like being a pessimist
ambitiouslizard
11:24
he lost his re-election, why would he win this one?
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