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secundum bonos mores

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A quick definition of secundum bonos mores:

Term: SECUNDUM BONOS MORES

Definition: SECUNDUM BONOS MORES means "according to good usages" or "customary" in Latin. It refers to following the accepted and respectable practices of a particular society or community. It is important to behave SECUNDUM BONOS MORES to maintain social harmony and respect for cultural traditions.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Secundum bonos mores (pronounced si-kun-dum boh-nohs mor-eez) is a Latin term that means "according to good usages" or "customary."

Examples: A judge may use the principle of secundum bonos mores when making a decision in a court case. For example, if a contract is found to be legal but morally wrong, the judge may rule against it based on this principle. Another example is when a company follows ethical business practices that are considered customary in their industry.

Explanation: The principle of secundum bonos mores is based on the idea that certain behaviors or practices are considered morally acceptable or customary in a particular society or community. This principle can be used in legal or ethical contexts to guide decision-making and ensure that actions are in line with accepted norms and values. The examples illustrate how this principle can be applied in different situations to uphold moral and ethical standards.

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Just got my Michigan rejection
BookwormBroker
16:10
same
RoaldDahl
16:10
@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:12
@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
16:31
fart
IrishDinosaur
16:36
Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
12:11
I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
19:50
when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
0:30
how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
Right. Broken links smh
I've been UR since first/second week of Jan, no updates otherwise, is that a bad sign? At or above median LSAT and above 75th gpa.
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