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severable statute

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A quick definition of severable statute:

A severable statute is a law that can still be enforced even if part of it is found to be unconstitutional. This means that if a court decides that one part of the law is not allowed, the rest of the law can still be used. It's like having a cake with one bad piece - you can still eat the rest of the cake without that one piece.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A severable statute is a law that remains valid and enforceable even if a part of it is declared unconstitutional.

Example: A state passes a law that requires all public school students to recite a prayer every morning. The law is challenged in court, and the court declares that the prayer requirement is unconstitutional because it violates the separation of church and state. However, the rest of the law, such as the requirement for students to stand during the pledge of allegiance, remains valid and enforceable.

Explanation: In this example, the court has declared a part of the law unconstitutional, but the rest of the law is still valid and enforceable. This is because the law is severable, meaning that the unconstitutional part can be separated from the rest of the law without affecting its validity. This allows the remaining parts of the law to continue to be enforced.

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lilypadfrog
13:01
i hope u guys would put me down like a dog that bit a baby
Trismegistus
13:02
@texaslawhopefully: i saw 3/4 down alphabet then 30- mins later 1/2 down alphabet
texaslawhopefully
13:02
so they're still calling?
Trismegistus
13:03
that i dont know
KeenHeartbreakingRattlesnake
13:03
the Penn e wave is about to cook me
atwatodbit
13:03
@sadpadresfan: did you get your Cornell scholly with your A at the same time? I think they gave me nothing...
lilypadfrog
13:04
tex also got cornell scholly ask him
texaslawhopefully
13:04
there's a form you fill out
texaslawhopefully
13:04
and they'll get back to you within a few days
13:04
@atwatodbit: they emailed me a day after submitting the form
atwatodbit
13:05
ah ok, i've seen that, just need to get parental info then. just making sure
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Feeling fortunate and its my top choice as of now haha
lilypadfrog
13:06
what if you fill this out and you haven’t been admitted? just a next level move? they probably have to let you in then
PerpetualCheerfulBeaver
13:06
I applied to all my places in late september and am still waiting to hear back. ive missed all three types of waves (WL,R,A) am i screwed??
texaslawhopefully
13:07
Your guess is as good as mine. I'm in the same boat for most schools
Trismegistus
13:07
begging chicago for an A
atwatodbit
13:08
the vast majority of the t14 has not hit 50% of their As, many have not even hit 25%. zero reason for panic
PerpetualCheerfulBeaver
13:08
Thank you texas!
choosingpeace
13:08
missing CLS and Penn waves im so screwed
choosingpeace
13:08
i applied early too i hate everything im crashing out im crashing OUT
PerpetualCheerfulBeaver
13:08
I literally have no experience in this type of stuff, but if i get waitlisted, should i send an email about continued interest?
lilypadfrog
13:09
im so nonchalant
lilypadfrog
13:09
i will probably hear something back eventually
texaslawhopefully
13:10
I wish I could be like you lily
Trismegistus
13:10
im actively losingh my mind man
choosingpeace
13:10
@texaslawhopefully: lmaoo same Im crashing out so bad like it's never been this bad
texaslawhopefully
13:11
I need Chicago on Friday
Trismegistus
13:11
me too
Trismegistus
13:11
sixty coffees is having an insane cycle
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