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Perjury

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A quick definition of Perjury:

Perjury: When someone lies on purpose about something important while under oath in a trial, it is called perjury. This is against the law and can result in punishment. The rules for perjury may be different depending on where you are. In the United States, it is against federal law to commit perjury in court.

A more thorough explanation:

Perjury is when a person lies about an important fact while under oath in a court of law. This is a serious crime that can result in fines and even jail time. The exact definition of perjury can vary depending on where you live, but it is always illegal to lie under oath.

For example, if a witness in a trial is asked if they saw the defendant commit a crime and they say "no" even though they did see it happen, they would be committing perjury. This is because they are lying about an important fact while under oath in a court of law.

Another example of perjury could be if someone is asked if they have ever used drugs and they say "no" even though they have. This would be perjury because they are lying about an important fact while under oath.

Perjury is a serious crime because it undermines the justice system. If people are allowed to lie under oath without consequences, it becomes much harder to determine the truth in a court of law. That's why it's important to always tell the truth when you are under oath.

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HopefullyInLawSchool
16:06
it means you will not be rejected today and may be accepted or WL in the future
Just got my Michigan rejection
BookwormBroker
16:10
same
RoaldDahl
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@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:12
@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
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16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
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Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
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17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
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I got the same NDLS email
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I think the user profiles are broken
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Any word out of Notre Dame?
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Only the invitation to apply for LSE
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Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
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when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
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how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
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