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A quick definition of nomothetics:

Nomothetics: The study of legal systems and how they compare to each other. It helps us understand which legal systems are better than others.

Comparative Rectitude: An old way of deciding who is more to blame for a failed marriage. Even if both people did something wrong, the person who did less wrong could still ask for a divorce. This idea is not used much anymore because now people can get divorced without blaming each other.

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A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Nomothetics refers to the analysis of the merits of legal systems. It is also known as comparative nomothetics.

Example: A legal scholar may use nomothetics to compare the effectiveness of different legal systems in protecting individual rights.

Explanation: Nomothetics involves comparing different legal systems to determine which one is better suited to achieve a particular goal. For example, a legal scholar may compare the legal systems of two countries to determine which one provides better protection for individual rights. This comparison can help policymakers and legal practitioners make informed decisions about which legal system to adopt or modify.

Additional Example: In family law, comparative rectitude is an archaic concept that refers to the degree to which one spouse is less culpable than the other in damaging the marriage. Even though both spouses are at fault, the less culpable spouse may successfully petition for a separation or divorce. Comparative rectitude is now virtually obsolete because of the prevalence of no-fault divorce.

Explanation: Comparative rectitude is an example of how nomothetics can be applied in family law. It involves comparing the degree of fault of each spouse to determine which one is less culpable and therefore more deserving of a favorable outcome in a divorce proceeding. However, this concept is no longer widely used because many jurisdictions have adopted no-fault divorce laws, which do not require either spouse to prove fault in order to obtain a divorce.

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I mean if Fordham doesn't release today I will purposefully get on a train, go to new york, and then take the stinkiest shit inside the admission office's toilet (potentially clogging it and forcing them to get a plumber)
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9:35
Jack's just tweaking on LSD no biggie
to be fair this accurately represents my mental state
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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:38
oh that's right USC might release
soapy
9:43
USC still has not looked at my app
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:43
when did you submit soapy?
soapy
9:44
10/16
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:44
to be fair it took them almost 2 months for me to go under review
soapy
9:44
Feelin a bit stressed, as I've got no date change for Michigan either despite applying 10/7
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:45
I have not had a date change either for Mich but I've seen people get in without one so who knows
I applied 9/25 to like 6 schools and some (Houston) have no date change yet so dw
soapy
9:46
But do people get in without addresses going long?
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:46
it's tough to tell because a lot of people type out their addresses long to begin with
soapy
9:46
Ah. I didn't. Looking back, my Mich supplement kind of sucks, so there's that
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