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Simple English definitions for legal terms

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A quick definition of natural:

Natural: Something that happens on its own without anyone making it happen. It is normal and happens because of nature, not because someone made it happen. For example, a tree growing in the forest is natural because it grows on its own without anyone planting it. It can also mean something that is not made by people, like a natural lake or a natural talent that someone is born with.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: In accord with the regular course of things in the universe and without accidental or purposeful interference. Normal; proceeding from the regular character of a person or thing. Brought about by nature as opposed to artificial means. Inherent; not acquired or assumed. Indigenous; native. Of or relating to birth. Untouched by civilization; wild.

Examples:

  • A natural death as opposed to murder.
  • It is natural for a duck to fly south in the winter.
  • A natural lake.
  • Natural talent.
  • The original or natural inhabitants of a country.
  • Natural child as distinguished from adopted child.
  • Only a small part of the forest remains in its natural state.

The examples illustrate that something is natural when it occurs without any interference or influence from humans. For example, a natural death is one that happens without any foul play or intervention. A natural talent is something that a person is born with and not something that they have learned or acquired through practice. A natural lake is one that has formed through natural processes, such as erosion and precipitation, rather than being created by humans. The natural inhabitants of a country are those that have lived there for generations and are not immigrants or settlers. A natural child is one that is born to their parents, rather than being adopted. A forest in its natural state is one that has not been touched or altered by humans.

nativus | natural-accumulation doctrine

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lilypadfrog
20:31
Is it really like no clerkship benefit at Chicago if you’re not conservative?
lilypadfrog
20:31
that seems crazy #tome
texaslawhopefully
20:32
No, at least from the two people I know there that’s false. I think it’s just something like Chicago for conservatives is on par with S whereas for liberals it’s below HYS but above CCNP
texaslawhopefully
20:32
I mean I think even the student body there only like 15 percent is part of fedsoc
It's more just not a good # for people who aren't willing to clerk conservative. I'm sure they place liberal clerks at an above average rate for a t-6 though. Maybe higher (not entirely sure)
texaslawhopefully
20:34
Page 14 has ideological splits by school: https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/msen/files/law-prof-ideology.pdf
texaslawhopefully
20:35
Chicago/UVA are more to the right but not by an exceedingly large difference
lilypadfrog
20:36
I feel like UVA doesn’t have that reputation the way Chicago does. That’s interesting. Thanks tex
yeah I've heard about uva being conservative
siroracle
20:48
Yeah it’s only 75 percent lib that’s pretty terrifying
Dkk
20:53
lmfao
20:59
@siroracle: funny cause true
@siroracle: don't you have a bridge to be under?
shouldn't you be collecting tolls
21:00
trolololol
atwatodbit
21:04
anyone know much about mich clerking
atwatodbit
21:05
ive tried to learn more about it but its hard to cut through stuff. numbers wise they look good?
21:06
this website is a good research tool for outcomes: https://app.lawhub.org/schools
atwatodbit
21:06
@llama: thanks!
21:06
yah
Dkk
21:10
Anyone else read the Antioch shooters manifesto today. Pretty crazy stuff.
21:14
sad
YRDSL
21:31
@texaslawhopefully: it's pretty funny how even in law journal articles people can't stop confusing Penn with Penn State
texaslawhopefully
21:40
lmfao I didn't even notice that
21:42
Yeah to penn Carey students I’m sure that is a
21:42
Those are fighting words
21:46
@Dkk: one of the most deranged documents i've ever had the displeasure of reading
lilypadfrog
22:03
sometimes I go into fight or flight mode until I get all my work done
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