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time out of memory

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A quick definition of time out of memory:

Time out of memory refers to a point in time that is so far back that no one alive today knows for sure what happened then. It is a time that is beyond our memory and knowledge. In legal terms, it is a point in time beyond which the law cannot go. It is also used to describe a very long time, like a time that seems to have been forgotten by everyone.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Time out of memory refers to a point in time that is so far back that no living person has knowledge or proof contradicting the right or custom alleged to have existed since then. It can also refer to a point in time beyond which legal memory cannot go.

Examples:

  • According to common law, time immemorial was fixed as the year 1189, which was the year that Henry II of England died. This means that any right or custom that has been in existence since that time is considered valid and cannot be challenged.
  • In some legal systems, there is a concept of legal memory, which refers to a point in time beyond which legal records and evidence are no longer available. This means that any right or custom that existed before that point in time cannot be proven or challenged.
  • When we say that something happened "time out of mind," we mean that it happened a very long time ago, beyond the reach of human memory or record-keeping.

These examples illustrate the concept of time out of memory by showing how it is used in different contexts. In the first example, it is used to establish the validity of a right or custom. In the second example, it is used to set a limit on legal evidence. In the third example, it is used to describe a time period that is beyond human memory or record-keeping.

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RoaldDahl
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Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
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Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
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BatmanBeyond
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Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
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This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
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If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
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I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
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I think the user profiles are broken
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Any word out of Notre Dame?
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Only the invitation to apply for LSE
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Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
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when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
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how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
Right. Broken links smh
I've been UR since first/second week of Jan, no updates otherwise, is that a bad sign? At or above median LSAT and above 75th gpa.
The profile links are not working for me. anybody else?
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i’m in the same boat mastermonkey but with lower stats. i hope i hear back by mid march
CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage
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@mastermonkey45: Looking at some of the recent decisions in relation to when they went complete, I'd say it's a good sign. It seems many declines were sent within about 5-6 weeks of completion. Given those were applications that were SENT in January, I'd say that means you're still solidly in the running. :)
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Sent an app to OSU in early december and have STILL not heard back
Give it 4 more weeks at least. Everyone in this chat needs to wait longer.
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