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scalam

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A quick definition of scalam:

Term: SCALAM

Definition: Scalam is a Latin word that means "scale." In history, it was a way of paying money to the Exchequer by adding sixpence to every 20 shillings to make up for a weight deficiency, even though no scales were used.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Scalam (skay-ləm) is a Latin term that means "scale." In history, it was used to refer to a method of paying money to the Exchequer, where an additional sixpence was added to every 20 shillings to make up for a deficiency in weight, even though no scales were used.

During the medieval period, people paid taxes to the Exchequer using the scalam method. For instance, if someone owed 20 shillings, they would have to pay an additional sixpence, which was equivalent to 2.5% of the total amount. This extra amount was added to compensate for any weight discrepancies that might have occurred during the transaction.

Another example of scalam is when merchants used it to measure goods that they sold. They would use scales to weigh the goods and ensure that they were selling the correct amount. However, scalam was different because it did not involve the use of scales, but rather an additional fee to make up for any weight discrepancies.

These examples illustrate how scalam was used in history to ensure that transactions were fair and accurate, even though scales were not always used. It was a way to compensate for any discrepancies that might have occurred during the transaction, and it helped to maintain trust between buyers and sellers.

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JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:16
I told my family I won’t get any decisions until 2025 so they wouldn’t bombard me hahah
no i think there should be a Law School combine with all new drills except there is still the 40 yard dash
and a sub 4.5 gets you into any t14
LSAT can be one of the drills
letsseehowitgoesnow
11:17
so washu only called one person
So all the D1 athletes will get into a T-14. What else is new?
@TheAdoptedOne: that is called "Dean Poker Night" lol
@ClockworkBlue: I feel like most people could train for the 40 for the same amount of time as they do the LSAT and get close to sub 5 which would be equivalent to a 167+
this is like the schizophrenic posts JJK tik tok be putting out
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11:19
Election Day election day
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Saw a guy that wrote in Biden and he said no retirement for you buddy
1a2b3c4d26z
11:20
@ClockworkBlue: god I hope that's true
if the country was run the same as Mich Law it would be a better place
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imagine if it was like Berkley applications
1a2b3c4d26z
11:22
Election status: Complete
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11:22
For months
triplethread
11:23
erection day
soapy
11:23
Shoutout to Robinhood's election bet not resolving until January
triplethread
11:23
is anyone else like certain that trump will win
ambitiouslizard
11:23
he aint winning
triplethread
11:23
i like being a pessimist
ambitiouslizard
11:24
he lost his re-election, why would he win this one?
1a2b3c4d26z
11:25
I have no idea why people have so much beef w berkeley's app
I've been reading a bit about "herding," which is this idea that pollsters are making the race look tied so they look right no matter who wins.
1a2b3c4d26z
11:26
Like... it's a more involved app but you don't have to do it? They're clearly trying to have some self-selection go on
I 100% agree with the self selection, I also am not even close to touching the medians there. However I think the huge PS plus the video and especially the very specific criteria for the why Berkeley essay is pretty crazy
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