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praeter legem

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A quick definition of praeter legem:

Term: PRAETER LEGEM

Definition: Praeter legem means "beyond the law." It refers to a legal principle that allows a judge to make a decision based on fairness and justice, even if it goes against the strict letter of the law. This principle is often used in cases where the law does not provide a clear solution or where following the law would result in an unfair outcome. Essentially, it means that sometimes, doing what is right is more important than following the rules exactly as they are written.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Praeter legem is a Latin term that means "beyond the law." It refers to situations where a court may make a decision that goes beyond what is strictly required by the law in order to achieve a just outcome. This is also known as equity praeter legem.

Example: An example of praeter legem might be a case where a person is being evicted from their home due to non-payment of rent. While the law may require the eviction to proceed, a court may decide to delay the eviction or provide the tenant with additional time to pay the rent in order to avoid homelessness.

Another example could be a case where a person is facing a harsh punishment for a minor offense. The court may decide to reduce the punishment in order to achieve a fair and just outcome.

These examples illustrate how praeter legem allows courts to consider the unique circumstances of a case and make decisions that go beyond what is strictly required by the law in order to achieve a just outcome.

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jackfrost11770
16:50
But gtown is special lmfao
jackfrost11770
16:50
In a bad way
16:51
Do you need camera on/mic on for those Lets Talk Cornell things? I kinda want to attend but I'm at work
jackfrost11770
16:51
I have no idea I've never been to one
jackfrost11770
16:51
Hence Idk what to expect even capacity wise
jackfrost11770
16:51
But I'm literally still 30 minutes from home and it's in 10 min so unless I join on my phone with no camera or mic then I cannot lmao
jackfrost11770
16:55
You know what if Cornell don't want me they don't me I'm not worrying myself over this
16:57
There was a Vandy wave today?
GodsPlanUltimately
16:57
@jackfrost11770: What a excellent mindset. Cornell must have poor taste
1. Kansas 196. Cornell
nope cornell can be 2.
cornell is incredibly based
our professors are sigmapilled goonmaxxers
i see, a quality education
GodsPlanUltimately
16:59
Interesting folks.
jackfrost11770
17:00
Cornell put me on reserve after interview they are at least slightly unbased
@jackfrost11770: thats why they sit at 2
cornell is based but universal rule is adcoms are ghouls
texaslawhopefully
17:01
this is depressing lol: https://thedispatch.com/newsletter/boilingfrogs/shock-and-awe/
Dkk
17:01
@GodsPlanUltimately smart of them
Dkk
17:02
How is it unpopular when he got the pop vote and the electoral college. Unreadable after the title.
Who’s hearing from uclaaa rnnnn
texaslawhopefully
17:03
Glad you're back dk lmao. If you read the actual article, it's that his day one EO's are wildly unpopular (for instance the majority of americans support birthright citizenship). He can have won the popular vote and still do unpopular stuff
texaslawhopefully
17:03
"Two recent polls found opposition to pardoning the J6ers at 57 and 59 percent, respectively, and that was before Americans understood that even the cop-beaters in the crowd that day would be let off scot-free."
I wonder if this chat has mods
17:04
as most dictators who have come into power do, he appealed to the masses just to turn face once in power
Barely nutty
Dkk
17:04
@texas maybe so. Maybe so.
17:04
we have been duped.
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