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scandalum magnatum

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A quick definition of scandalum magnatum:

Scandalum Magnatum: This is a fancy Latin term that means saying bad things about important people. It's really bad to say mean things about people who are powerful, like judges or government officials. Even if the things you say wouldn't be a big deal if you said them about a regular person, it's still really wrong to say them about someone important. In fact, it's so wrong that there are special laws to punish people who do it. The punishment can be going to jail or having to pay money to the person you said bad things about.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Scandalum magnatum is a Latin term used in law to refer to slanderous statements made about powerful people, such as judges, state officials, or peers. These statements are considered actionable, meaning they can be the basis for a lawsuit, and are seen as particularly heinous because they target individuals in positions of high rank and respect.

Example: If someone were to spread false rumors about a judge, claiming that they were corrupt or had accepted bribes, this would be an example of scandalum magnatum. Similarly, if someone were to make derogatory comments about a member of the royal family or a high-ranking government official, this would also be considered scandalum magnatum.

These examples illustrate the definition of scandalum magnatum because they involve false and damaging statements made about individuals who hold positions of power and authority. Such statements can have serious consequences, both for the individuals targeted and for the institutions they represent, which is why they are treated as a particularly serious form of slander.

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JumpySubsequentDolphin
17:17
I’ve barely gotten through chromakopia I can’t deal with another album drop rn
JumpySubsequentDolphin
17:17
this is so stressful
wait but actually is there no wave today
i dont really like chromakopia that much i also havent gotten thru it
JumpySubsequentDolphin
17:18
idk splitty :(
if there's no gtown today that would be so cruel
surely gtown 12 minutes from now
I'm a chromokopia fan, but I don't like Tyler outside of that album
theres the spirit!!
JumpySubsequentDolphin
17:18
@SplitterusClitterus: did you like cmiygl? that’s one of my all time fave albums
Kind of a controversial take. I like experimental albums a lot
babycat
17:19
liking chromakopia and not Tyler's other stuff is crazy to me
JumpySubsequentDolphin
17:19
perhaps im biased bc i saw him live when he performed cmiygl for the first time
i think it is a controverisal take and i usually do too, i also think im giving an opinion too early cuz i habvent finished it at all
yeah seeing him live prob makes it a million times better
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2024 such a great year for rap
JumpySubsequentDolphin
17:21
i like noid
even outside the beef. Noid is great too
JumpySubsequentDolphin
17:22
boogies album was the worst ever
JumpySubsequentDolphin
17:22
and i LOVE boogie
JumpySubsequentDolphin
17:23
like i would do anything for one chance w that man but better off alone and me vs myself were both not good
He's never really been my style tbh
shaquilleoatmeal
17:43
went to eat - did anyone guess the bowl lmao
shaquilleoatmeal
17:43
ooo yall were too busy with that kendrick shit
shaquilleoatmeal
17:45
put me on - whats the first song on the album thats heat
babycat
17:45
I don’t know sweetgreen like that because I’m not part of the PMC. your legs looked super tan though
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