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Simple English definitions for legal terms

si sit legitimae aetatis

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A quick definition of si sit legitimae aetatis:

Term: SI SIT LEGITIMAE AETATIS

Definition: SI SIT LEGITIMAE AETATIS is a Latin phrase that means "if he (or she) is of lawful age." This phrase was commonly used in historical documents to determine if someone was old enough to participate in certain activities or make certain decisions. For example, if someone wanted to sign a legal contract, they would need to prove that they were of lawful age. This phrase is still used today in some legal contexts.

A more thorough explanation:

SI SIT LEGITIMAE AETATIS

If he (or she) is of lawful age.

This is a Latin phrase used in historical documents to indicate that a person is old enough to do something legally.

Example 1: The legal drinking age in the United States is 21. If a person is asked for their ID at a bar, they may be asked to prove that they are of "legitimate age" or "SI SIT LEGITIMAE AETATIS."

Example 2: In medieval times, a person had to be of "legitimate age" to inherit property or hold certain positions of power. If a person was not yet of age, they would need a guardian to manage their affairs until they were old enough.

These examples illustrate how the phrase "SI SIT LEGITIMAE AETATIS" was used to determine whether a person was legally allowed to do something. In the first example, a person must be of "legitimate age" to drink alcohol legally. In the second example, a person must be of "legitimate age" to inherit property or hold certain positions of power.

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they’re too cool for NW apparently
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Fuck it, we should call nu by the brand name: Pritzker
suddy
9:07
Duke A wave today?
Maybe Pritz for short. Guys guys i got an A at PRITZ!!!!!!
9:07
if UClawSF is Hasting, then NU should be Pritzker
Im jk btw i didnt, just giving an example of how fire that is
Didnt they pay 9 figures for the name?
lilypadfrog
9:08
Carey 1 and Carey 2
lilypadfrog
9:09
Maryland is Carey 1 bc they did it first
Penn already has the Penn State mixup, now they also have the Carey mixup
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jackfrost11770
9:12
Just got a phone call and it was Sallie Mae lmfao
I cant believe im about to go 200k in debt for law school
I guess i dont have any other debt, but it’s killing me.
9:15
well did she accept you @jackfrost??
@lawdeedahh: congrats on getting into ur #1
suddy
9:16
Which school will you attend, Lion? Columbia seems to be a good option with the scholarship.
jackfrost11770
9:16
She told me my payment is increasing lol
Yeah, i heard they dont really negotiate Butlers but I’m hoping to squeeze a few bucks out of them with what I get from UVA and NYU. CLS seems to be where im heading though for sure
suddy
9:18
If you got HYS, would you take that?
Super happy with CLS though. Was a little nervous about their fed clerkship #s, but I recently learned they place 41 fed circuit clerks a year, which is only 4 less than UVA despite their conservative presence.
suddy
9:20
That isn't bad at all
9:21
sorry just saw but thank you @ImpartialLion!
You know, I thought about it. I think I may be heading for the HLS WL (could be wrong). I heard you put down the deposit at HLS before seeing your scholarship if you get off the WL and I don’t know if I’ll do it. I have a long term gf (6 years) and we’ve always planned on moving to nyc to start our careers. I’m originally from there so it would be cool to show her where I grew up as a kid. I don’t think i can give up that ease + possibly go 300k+ in debt
Sorry for the long message😂
suddy
9:22
No, that makes sense. I know Harvard is wholly based on "demonstrated financial need," so it could very much be up to chance
Yeah and I have a complicated financial situation. Independent college student w/ no parental support or contact. Dont know if they’d honor my independence like my current school does
suddy
9:24
They don't. I tried to get a fee waiver from Harvard and was denied on the basis of my parent's finances, despite being financially on my own for law school.
Would basically entail HLS giving me a full ride if they did given my finances. Might be what’s holding my app back at the need-based schools since it was the topic of my PS
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