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A quick definition of positivi juris:

Positivi juris means "of positive law" in Law Latin. It refers to the laws that are created and enforced by a government or other authority. Positive law is different from natural law, which is based on moral principles and universal truths. Positivi juris is an important concept in legal systems around the world.

A more thorough explanation:

POSITIVI JURIS

Positivi juris means "of positive law" in Law Latin. It refers to the laws that are created and enforced by a government or other authority, as opposed to natural law or moral law.

The speed limit on a highway is an example of positivi juris because it is a law created and enforced by the government.
The requirement to wear a seatbelt while driving is also an example of positivi juris.

These examples illustrate the definition of positivi juris because they are both laws that are created and enforced by a government or other authority. They are not based on natural law or moral law, but rather on the decisions of those in power.

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NightHawkBird

8:29

Bc wave today

Mostlylegal

8:43

@MrThickRopes: mr thick, wave of beers or booze last night

Mostlylegal

8:43

Or perhaps a tasteful pinot grig in your hot tub that was tastefully cleaned by your 75k a year janitor

babycakes

8:49

Was talking to a dude who works at an indie bookstore the other day he said he makes $30 an hour!!

babycakes

8:50

Way better than I’m doing

ClassyPleasantHeron

9:14

Did you tell him that he could 2.5x his wages by being a 75k/year janitor, and get more respect?

ClassyPleasantHeron

9:14

1.25x, but you know what I mean. Might as well inflate the numbers. :D

Mostlylegal

9:18

Hey man thats a respectable thing to do, dont be a classist for discounting inflation, its personally my favorite subreddit

Chitoba

9:37

GULC evening program y u no answer meeeee (2/16 app)

pinkandblue

10:07

@babycakes: maybe he can fly you out someday

pinkandblue

10:08

i need a bad bleep ADDISON RAE

[] c0bra1

10:10

i need an A

globalcitizen

10:14

Are we gonna do something about the mentally ill alcoholic veterans collecting 100% disability for fake ailments

TenFiftyILuvUGang

10:15

baby im a dog im a mutt

globalcitizen

10:15

Major drain on the American taxpayer

Mostlylegal

10:23

I need AA

Ineedabadbleep

10:38

are u allowed to work ur 1L?

[] c0bra1

10:42

depends on the school

[] c0bra1

10:42

most will either say no or say part time no more than x number of hours

pinkandblue

10:51

Howard is ranked number 13 for big law

pinkandblue

10:52

this is huge news

babycakes

11:01

i don’t think getting flown out is in the cards for me

[] c0bra1

11:03

im going crazy i think

OldDogNewTricks

11:05

Anyone get an email from LSAC that an app status changed but nothing changed? Talk about blue balls

pinkandblue

11:06

that happens all the time

FunToLoseAndPretend

11:07

Anyone apply for Weil legal innovators and gotten their round 2 interview invite?

OldDogNewTricks

11:07

Bastards…

180letmein

11:08

@dirtyquackyak: congrats!

UnevenInstinctiveSeal

11:17

Is it weird to send an LOCI before getting a decision if its been months and most people who applied around the same time have heard back?

UnderRepresentedTryhard

11:19

W&M wave

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