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A quick definition of on or about:

Term: on or about

Definition: "On or about" is a phrase used in legal documents to describe a specific date or place without being exact. It means around the time or place mentioned, but not necessarily on that exact date or at that exact location. For example, a contract might say that something is protected from fire "on or about" a certain property. This phrase is used to give a general idea of when or where something happened, without being too specific. It's important to note that this phrase may not be enough if a specific date is important, like in a case where the statute of limitations is involved.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A phrase commonly used in legal practice to refer to a specific date or place by approximation. It is often used in civil or criminal complaints or legal documents that create obligations or protections for a party. The phrase expands the accuracy or coverage of a statement without pointing to an exact date or place that would be more easily challenged.

When used to describe a location, "on or about" means anywhere and everywhere on, but not outside of, the specific area in question. For example, a contract may allocate risk against loss by fire for anything "on or about said leased premises." Similarly, when used in a complaint, it could describe the location of an occurrence as "on or about the corner of Main and Chestnut Streets."

When used to describe a date, it means generally in the time around the specified date. For purposes of the pleading requirement that a petition must give fair and adequate notice of the facts forming the basis of a claim, the term "on or about" means a date of approximate certainty, with a possible variance of a few days. Although this is generally sufficient where a particular date is not material, it is not sufficient where the statute of limitations is involved.

For example, the precise date of the commission of the crime of burglary is not essential to the offense, and the use of the expression "on or about" a certain date in charging this offense is correct. However, the case against the accused is only sufficiently proved if it is shown that the crime was committed and prosecuted within the time limited by the statute of limitations for this offense.

Examples:

  • A lease agreement may state that the tenant is responsible for any damage to the property "on or about said leased premises."
  • A complaint may allege that a crime was committed "on or about the night of June 15th."
  • A contract may specify that payment is due "on or about the 1st of the month."

These examples illustrate how the phrase "on or about" is used to provide an approximation of a time or place without being too specific. It allows for some flexibility while still conveying the necessary information.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
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Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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