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quoad potest

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A quick definition of quoad potest:

Term: quoad potest

Definition: Quoad potest is a Latin phrase that means "insofar as one is able." It is often used in historical contexts to describe the extent to which someone is capable of doing something.

A more thorough explanation:

Term: quoad potest
Definition: Quoad potest is a Latin phrase that means "insofar as one is able." It is often used in historical texts to describe the extent to which someone can do something.
Examples:
  • He helped as much as he could, quoad potest.
  • She donated money to the charity, quoad potest.
In both examples, the phrase "quoad potest" is used to indicate that the person did what they could within their ability. It shows that they were limited in some way, but still did what they could to help.

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llama
17:34
@LawIsForPeasants: I just want you to know that: you matter, you are important, and finally, I am proud of you. :D
LawIsForPeasants
17:35
That is so fucking cringe and leave me alone
KnowledgeableRitzyWasp
17:35
llama i appreciate you
llama
17:35
@LawIsForPeasants: while charlie kirk's facts do not care about your feelings, just know that I do!
texaslawhopefully
17:36
@Dkk: Fair enough, but if you're using political philosophy to defend Trump, it's hard to reconcile him as a candidate with very relevant classic political theory, like Locke's individual rights and limited government as illustrated in the 2nd treatise, or the constitutional framework limiting executive power (e.g., Federalist 51). Trump's disregard for constitutional checks and populist rhetoric directly is in tension with our very foundational principles.
Dkk
17:36
@SplitterusClitterus: sounds good. Trying to paint a wine glass rn anyway after I just woke up.
Dkk
17:37
@texaslawhopefully: Psssh I would not use gender relations as a way to defend Trump. He does not go that route and I think literally him and everyone in their cabinet has no idea what those are. I mean, just look at how many divorces Elon and Trump have had.
texaslawhopefully
17:38
Was that not why you said you voted for him?
sadpadresfan
17:38
@KnowledgeableRitzyWasp: can I ask what “2 years retroactive withdrawals” means
llama
17:39
elon and trump realize there are many fish in the sea, and sometimes u can't just 'make it work'
KnowledgeableRitzyWasp
17:39
@sadpadresfan: grades changed to W for two consecutive years of classes
Dkk
17:39
Nah, I did not vote. I have never voted in my life because I have a lot of issues with it. 4 years ago my mom filled out my ballot for me because she wanted to but I do not vote.
llama
17:40
based fellow non voter
LawIsForPeasants
17:40
@llama i do not need or desire external validation.
sadpadresfan
17:40
@KnowledgeableRitzyWasp: ah I see
llama
17:41
@LawIsForPeasants: ok, sorry, I will not bother u while u 'self validate yourself in the corner' my bad.
KnowledgeableRitzyWasp
17:41
@llama: im self validating so hard rn
llama
17:42
@KnowledgeableRitzyWasp: thats very ithica of you, wasp.
texaslawhopefully
17:44
@KnowledgeableRitzyWasp: Out of curiosity, since you're in law school and prolly know fedsoc people, how conservative do you think you have to be to be in fedsoc? Like is a david french sort of conservative fairly common in it, or is it the maga type people mainly
KnowledgeableRitzyWasp
17:46
i dont interact with any fedsoc people, but i dont know any maga people at cornell. but the student body overwhelmingly leans left, so i think they might not be comfortable showing that theyre conservative if that makes sense?
KnowledgeableRitzyWasp
17:46
one time a guy kind of crashed out about masks in conlaw
KnowledgeableRitzyWasp
17:46
but that's the most ive seen
texaslawhopefully
17:47
Yeah, that does make sense. I would like to join fedsoc, but I'm also, clearly, very opposed to Trump and where the GOP has gone.
KnowledgeableRitzyWasp
17:48
if you join fedsoc and go for clerking and eventually become a judge. you will be pinholed into maga politics as long as maga is the predominant conservative stance
SaddestPortlander
17:50
Idk if @irishdinosaur is online but congrats on UCLA!!
LawIsForPeasants
17:55
next you will say you want to be the first black kkk grand wizard
IrishDinosaur
17:56
@SaddestPortlander: tysm!!!!
texaslawhopefully
18:00
yes congrats irishdinosaur! that's incredible
oakenrays
18:03
@IrishDinosaur: you inspire me and my completely misguided cope that I might ever get into UCLA
ImpartialLion
18:05
Super big congrats irish!!!
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