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Simple English definitions for legal terms

sponsor

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A quick definition of sponsor:

A sponsor is someone who takes responsibility for another person or thing. This can mean introducing or supporting a new law, helping someone immigrate to a new country, or promoting a business venture. It's like having a big brother or sister who looks out for you and helps you succeed.

A more thorough explanation:

A sponsor is a person or entity that takes responsibility for another person or thing. The term "sponsor" can be used in various contexts, including:

In the context of legislation, a sponsor is a person who introduces or supports a legislative proposal, such as a bill or an amendment. For example, a senator may sponsor a bill that aims to increase funding for public schools.

In the context of immigration, a sponsor is a petitioner who undertakes the responsibility to bring an immigrant legally into the U.S. A sponsor can be a family member who is a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or a U.S. employer. For instance, a U.S. citizen may sponsor their spouse's immigration application.

In the context of business organizations, a sponsor is a person or entity that promotes, advocates, or favors a business venture, such as an investment in a security or limited partnership. For example, a venture capitalist may sponsor a startup company by providing funding and resources.

Overall, a sponsor is someone who takes on responsibility for another person or thing, whether it be in a legal, immigration, or business context.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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