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quasi

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A quick definition of quasi:

The word "quasi" means "almost alike but not perfectly alike." It's often used in law to describe something that's similar to something else, but with a critical difference. For example, a quasi-contract is not a formal contract, but it outlines implied obligations in situations where an entity acted unilaterally to make a binding obligation toward another. The obligation arises from the law or natural equity, rather than mutual assent between parties.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: The word "quasi" comes from Latin and means "as if." It is used to describe something that is almost the same as something else, but not exactly. In law, "quasi" is used as a prefix or adjective to indicate that something is similar to something else, but with a critical difference.

For example, a "quasi-contract" is a legal term that describes a situation where there is no formal contract between two parties, but one party has acted in a way that creates an obligation to the other party. This obligation is not based on mutual agreement, but rather on the law or natural equity.

Another example is "quasi-community property," which is a legal term used in some states to describe property that is not technically community property (property acquired during marriage), but is treated as such for certain legal purposes.

These examples illustrate the definition of "quasi" because they both describe situations where something is similar to something else, but with a critical difference. In the case of a quasi-contract, the obligation is not based on mutual agreement, while in the case of quasi-community property, the property is not technically community property, but is treated as such for certain legal purposes.

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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!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] 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
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:44
My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
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