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Simple English definitions for legal terms

separate action

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A quick definition of separate action:

Separate action refers to a legal proceeding or conduct that is done to enforce or protect a right, redress a wrong, or punish a public offense. It can be a civil or criminal judicial proceeding, and it can result in a judgment or decree. In simple terms, it is a way to resolve legal disputes in court.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A legal proceeding that seeks to enforce or protect a right, redress a wrong, or punish a public offense. It can be a civil or criminal judicial proceeding.

Examples:

  • A person sues another person for damages caused by a car accident. This is a separate action.
  • A company files a lawsuit against a former employee for stealing trade secrets. This is a separate action.
  • A prosecutor brings criminal charges against a person for robbery. This is a separate action.

These examples illustrate how a separate action is a legal proceeding that seeks to resolve a dispute or punish a wrongdoing. It can be initiated by individuals, companies, or the government.

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NYU has not rendered decisions for 50+% all applicants
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They are one of the law schools with the most acceptances left to give, along with Stanford
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guys how do i get lsat up to a 156 from 151 by june
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only need to get 4 or 5 more right
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learn the question types and what the test writers want in the answers and you will score a 160
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for RC, don't continue reading until you're sure you understood what you just read. spend mor time on the passge than the questions
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my first LSAT was a 152 oh lord i was so sad and the following month I got a 166 it's fricking possible
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my first was a 149 and then I got 157
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my first lsat was in the low 160s and my last was in the mid 170s. Never give up
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all i had to do for mine was work on my pacing and anxiety
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@Denny: hi denny
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no literally the anxiety was what killed me
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