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A quick definition of norm:

A norm is a standard that a group of people follow. It can be a rule for how to behave or a typical way of doing things. For example, saying "please" and "thank you" is a norm for polite behavior. In legal theory, a norm is a law that comes from other laws in a society. All laws must follow a basic norm, which is like a rule for how laws should be made. Think of it like a game with rules that everyone agrees to follow.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A norm is a model or standard that is accepted by society or a large group, against which someone or something is judged. It can be an actual or set standard determined by the typical or most frequent behavior of a group.

Example: An example of a norm is the standard for right or wrong behavior. For instance, it is a norm in most societies that stealing is wrong and punishable by law. Another example is the norm of punctuality, where it is expected that people arrive on time for appointments or meetings.

Explanation: The examples illustrate how norms are standards that are accepted by society or a group. They are used to judge behavior and actions, and those who do not conform to the norms may face consequences. Norms can be explicit or implicit, and they vary across cultures and societies. They are important for maintaining social order and cohesion.

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obviously cornell is t3
cumsock
15:49
someone from my undergrad is going to columbia for a masters in social work and the way they are talking to me im pretty sure they think thats as hard to get accepted to as columbia law
every prof at cornell glazes it so hard
GreyCeaselessMammoth
15:50
i know so many heads going to various schools for random masters degrees and its like babe its not the sameeee
cumsock
15:50
"The acceptance rate for the Master of Science in Social Work (MSW) program at Columbia University is 74%" does he know?
15:50
@cumsock: some battles are won by avoiding fighting them
cumsock
15:51
im not i just wish normies knew its not the same
Trismegistus
15:51
i need chicago so badly
15:51
for suresies
lilypadfrog
15:52
llama do you think we’re besties? I kinda think we’re besties
JumpySubsequentDolphin
15:52
@GreyCeaselessMammoth: PLS I know a girl who got a master’s at Columbia for some random niche thing and she told EVERYBODY SHES GOING TO COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL
GreyCeaselessMammoth
15:52
WHAT???
15:53
@JumpySubsequentDolphin: I can respect the hustle.
GreyCeaselessMammoth
15:53
penn r
GreyCeaselessMammoth
15:53
called it
15:53
i have two old classmates going to columbia for like social work
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soyalmondoatmilk
15:54
penn R too bruh
GreyCeaselessMammoth
15:55
luigi arc ended :(
15:56
you can be driven insane by chronic back pain anywhere :)
[M] lilypadfrog
15:57
@llama: if you insist
Trismegistus
15:57
STILL NOTHING?
Trismegistus
15:57
for me
RightPlant
15:57
anything from nyu?
Trismegistus
15:57
penn r people was it in portal under status or?
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15:58
i just got an email
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where is evol bunny
Trismegistus
15:59
wbu eggan where was yours email or status checker
15:59
thanks everyone i feel swagalicious now
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