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Treasure trove

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A quick definition of Treasure trove:

Term: Treasure trove

Definition: Treasure trove means finding valuable things like gold, silver, or diamonds that are hidden in the ground or some other private place, and the owner of these things is unknown. If someone finds such things, they can usually keep them, except if the true owner comes forward to claim them.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Treasure trove is a French term that refers to valuable items such as gold, silver, or diamonds that are found hidden in the ground or some other private place, and the owner of these items is unknown. When a person finds such items, they can usually claim ownership of them against all individuals except the true owner.

  • Finding a stash of gold coins buried in your backyard
  • Discovering a collection of antique jewelry hidden in a wall of your house
  • Uncovering a cache of silver bars while hiking in the mountains

These examples illustrate how treasure trove works. If you find valuable items that are hidden and their owner is unknown, you can usually claim ownership of them. However, if the true owner comes forward and can prove that the items belong to them, then they have the right to reclaim them.

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guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
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23:37
Oooooo me too
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omg is this good or bad
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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??
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reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
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