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Simple English definitions for legal terms

tempus

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A quick definition of tempus:

Tempus: A Latin word that means time or a specific duration. It can also refer to a continuous period of time without interruption or the time allowed for someone to consider accepting or rejecting an inheritance. Other variations include a half-year period and the time frame within which legal actions must be taken before the right is lost.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Time; a specified duration.

Examples:

  • Tempus continuum: Time continuing without interruption; a continuous period.
  • Tempus deliberandi: The period allowed for deliberation; especially, the time during which an heir could consider whether to accept or reject an inheritance.
  • Tempus semestre: A period of 182 days (half a year).
  • Tempus utile: Time that one can use to exercise his or her legal rights; the period within which an action or proceeding must be brought.

Explanation: Tempus is a Latin term that refers to time or a specified duration. Tempus continuum refers to time that continues without interruption, while tempus deliberandi is the period allowed for deliberation, especially in the case of an inheritance. Tempus semestre is a period of six months or 182 days, while tempus utile is the time period within which legal action must be taken before the right is lost.

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@shaquilleoatmeal: I am now 31 and in group chats with people in their 50s and in their early 20s, as long as it isn't something weird being in the meme chat is chill
Trismegistus
11:51
are people fucking with me or what
siroracle
11:51
The crux of the advice is apply to worse schools and take what ya get
Trismegistus
11:52
does penn call or update to portal/ email?
cumsock
11:52
@Trismegistus: cus how does not getting into the best school in the country and "settling" for one of the most prestigious schools in vandy help anyone realistically
@Trismegistus: ^^^^
11:52
p sure they call
cumsock
11:52
ig it only helps people who are ab to jump off a bridge if they dont get into YLS
Trismegistus
11:53
@cumsock: yeah, im not sure really, i think it's just that, life is what you make it, peace with your fate once it happens? idk, i agree with you though
HopefullyInLawSchool
11:53
Another day another dollar
@cumsock: yeah lmao guy is such a prick, my bad i had to settle for vandy
lilypadfrog
11:54
he is a terrible writer. his personal writing blog is shockingly bad
@lilypadfrog: are there flowers on your lily pad?
11:55
how was your first day of classes @knowledge
@KnowledgeableRitzyWasp: what are legit side hustles you have seen people do in LS?
lilypadfrog
11:56
LSAT tutoring
That is not an option for me lmao
lilypadfrog
11:57
@KnowledgeableRitzyWasp: yeah there are a couple thanks for asking
HopefullyInLawSchool
11:57
Guys this UPenn wave looks fake
11:57
I genuinely hate places that call because it turns things into a day-long stress instead of just being like oop I didn't get an email oh well
Trismegistus
11:58
how does it look fake
pleasepleasepleas
11:58
does Michigan call or email?
TackyProudYogurt
11:58
I have missed every A call I have received because I have a job and they all call at like 11 am
Trismegistus
11:58
what an excellent problem to have
am I being dumb to even think I have a chance at penn
should I just give up hope now
11:59
i tutored for the lsat in college lol, i went to a rich people school so the parents were happy to shell out money to a kid who didnt even have an official score yet
12:00
you have a great shot bulldog
the R's are killing any confidence I had
12:01
reddit says penn is calling, also same the umich r that early was disheartening
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