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suppliant

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A quick definition of suppliant:

Term: SUPPLIANT

Definition: A suppliant is someone who asks for something in a humble way. This can refer specifically to someone who is making a formal request for a right or privilege.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: One who humbly requests something; specifically, the actor in a petition of right.

Example: The suppliant begged the king for mercy.

Explanation: In this example, the suppliant is someone who is asking the king for mercy in a humble and respectful way. The suppliant is not demanding anything, but rather is making a request in a polite manner. This is the essence of being a suppliant - asking for something in a humble and respectful way.

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sadpadresfan

13:16

That’s crazy haha

ImpartialLion

13:17

Honestly no clue. I missed NU waves too. Quite frankly, I think my why chicago statements were very meh

ImpartialLion

13:17

My PS and DS were sort of emotion but ended on a happy note. My why chi’s also did a little emotional stuff and I think it might’ve hurt me a bit. No clue tho🤷🏽‍♂️

Trismegistus

13:17

im pubbed in a bar association does that not mean anything wtfffff :(

sadpadresfan

13:18

@ImpartialLion: water under the bridge for you now tbh 🔥

sadpadresfan

13:18

Wonder what HLS is doing w our apps tho

texaslawhopefully

13:18

at least you're wondering lol

texaslawhopefully

13:18

I had the II and then got R'd

lilypadfrog

13:19

guys am I part of this conversation i also have a good lsat and no acceptances. I want to feel included

Trismegistus

13:19

my own alma mater straight up ignoring me too

sadpadresfan

13:19

@lilypadfrog: ur not a kjd without work experience. Back off

ImpartialLion

13:19

I think I’m headed for the HLS WL. I heard that if you get off the WL, you put down your deposit before you hear your offer? Idk how i feel ab that

sadpadresfan

13:19

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ImpartialLion

13:20

Every thursday, i still pretend like I have a chance at a II tho

sadpadresfan

13:20

Yeh my friend got it 5/15 last year… crazy late

sadpadresfan

13:20

Same same maybe tomorrow 😭

lilypadfrog

13:20

@sadpadresfan: :(

texaslawhopefully

13:21

that's a good thing 😭

texaslawhopefully

13:21

you have actual work experience

Trismegistus

13:21

i was on HLS WL and waited all summer :(

atwatodbit

13:21

i cannot imagine taking HLS at sticker with a good scholly elsewhere. i am trying to just pretend they dont exist tbh

Trismegistus

13:21

got a II and everything

Captainredrum3

13:22

If I didnt get into UVA in November my mental health would be decimated

sadpadresfan

13:22

@Trismegistus: can I ask where u attend now?

ImpartialLion

13:22

Now that the debt is real, even half is so damn expensive. I’m hopin to get a few extra grand from CLS in reconsiderations

Trismegistus

13:22

nowhere, i only applied there

choosingpeace

13:22

wait does penn release Rs and As on the same day

choosingpeace

13:22

why r ppl saying penn bloodbath today...

texaslawhopefully

13:22

@ImpartialLion: pretty sure CLS doesn't negotiate the Butler or Hamilton

Eggan

13:22

me when im gonna get rejected from penn and CLS

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