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scot and lot

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A quick definition of scot and lot:

Scot and Lot: A term used in history to describe a payment system based on one's ability to pay taxes. It was also a municipal tax on the right to vote. This means that people who had more money paid more taxes and had more say in the government. It was a way to ensure that everyone had a fair share in the community's decisions.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Scot and lot refers to a historical practice of paying taxes based on one's ability to pay. It can also refer to a municipal tax on the right to vote.

Example 1: In medieval England, scot and lot was a way for wealthy landowners to contribute more to the community than poor peasants. The amount of tax paid was based on the value of one's property and income.

Example 2: In some American colonies, scot and lot was a requirement for voting. This meant that only those who paid a certain amount of taxes were allowed to vote in local elections.

These examples illustrate how scot and lot was used to determine who had the ability to pay taxes and who had the right to vote. It was a way to ensure that those who contributed more to the community had a greater say in how it was governed.

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babycat
16:11
omg if you get into ASU they give you travel expense reimbursement to go there for a visit. does anyone know which other schools do this? I'd love to get a comped vacation
shaquilleoatmeal
16:12
think BU gives you $300 or somethin
ClassyPleasantHeron
16:12
Where is ASU getting this kind of $$$ from? They waive CAS fees too.
babycat
16:13
@shaquilleoatmeal: yeah but then you have to go to Boston :(
shaquilleoatmeal
16:14
uva too
shaquilleoatmeal
16:14
whats wrong w boston ;(
GOT PROMOTED YAY how do i tell law schools abt this?
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shaquilleoatmeal
16:15
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shaquilleoatmeal
16:16
do any of your schools have updated sections in the portal? If so, i'd upload there, if not email. Small paragraph should do it id think
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Congrats jack!
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babycat
16:16
@jackfrost11770: personally I would submit an updated resume reflecting the new position instead of a paragraph but idk what SOP is
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1a2b3c4d26z
16:18
lfg baby you earned that
babycat
16:20
also congrats!! big win
initiallaw
16:23
congrats!!
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the big W is that i get reimbursed for travel now thank GOD
jack moving up in the world :)
i have a brother named jack, so whenever i see your name im marginally happier than normal
babycat
16:37
I'm guessing you don't have a sibling named babycat but I hope I still make you marginally happier than normal despite this
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16:38
maybe he has a babycat
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I think everyone should have a babycat
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im allergic to baby cats >:(
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I used to have a babycat, I only got allergies after he died
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I think he’s haunting me
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