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plea of sanctuary

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A quick definition of plea of sanctuary:

A plea of sanctuary is a type of legal defense called a declinatory plea. It means that the accused person is asking for protection from punishment by claiming that they are seeking refuge in a sacred place, such as a church or temple. This plea was used in medieval times and is no longer recognized in modern legal systems.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A plea of sanctuary is a legal defense that allows a person to seek protection from the law by taking refuge in a sacred place, such as a church or temple. This plea is also known as a declinatory plea.

Example: In medieval times, a person accused of a crime could claim the plea of sanctuary by running to a church or other holy site. Once inside, they were protected from arrest and prosecution for a certain period of time, usually 40 days. During this time, the accused could either negotiate a settlement with their accusers or choose to leave the sanctuary and face trial.

Explanation: The example illustrates how the plea of sanctuary worked in medieval times. It shows how a person could use this defense to avoid punishment for a crime by seeking refuge in a sacred place. The 40-day period allowed the accused time to negotiate a settlement or prepare for trial, while also ensuring their safety within the sanctuary.

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JumpySubsequentDolphin
23:42
hi SPLITTY!!!
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stanford finally sent me a status checker tomight
do yall know if "Your file has been submitted for review" just means under review
Dkk
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@SplitterusClitterus: really depends on the school. Could mean they have just received it. Could be it is under review. Could mean they already have a decision for you. For Stanford, idk.
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JumpySubsequentDolphin
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my friend JUST sent me that omg
JumpySubsequentDolphin
1:19
also @renard that shows your IG handle
JumpySubsequentDolphin
1:20
I assume you don’t want to doxx yourself 😧
JumpySubsequentDolphin
1:20
if we send enough messages it will stop showing the message tho!!!!!!!!
JumpySubsequentDolphin
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@renard99: come back and spam messages I only have so many left 😔
JumpySubsequentDolphin
1:23
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Dkk
1:49
@renard99: you shared a post a good friend of mine had liked. Lmfao but respect +1
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1:49
I laughed at it too +1
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JumpySubsequentDolphin
2:07
don’t judge my feed either I’m bad at Instagram :/
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has anyone here worked for a DAs office during the school year
3:43
LMFAOOO THE INSTAGRAM POST
m10
3:50
I have no idea how it shows his Insta handle. This makes me an old man.
Dkk
3:52
i think you all are just bullshitting
Dkk
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Y'all are gay af.
Dkk
3:54
Making drama out of nothing like a buncha homosexuals.
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Dk I think it shows up
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if you’re already signed into Instagram
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