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under the influence

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A quick definition of under the influence:

The phrase "under the influence" means that someone has consumed alcohol or drugs, or both, and it has affected their ability to do things safely. For example, if someone drinks too much alcohol, they might not be able to drive a car safely. This is called driving under the influence, or DUI. The amount of alcohol in someone's blood can be measured to see if they are under the influence. The legal limit for alcohol in the blood is 0.08%, but some states have lower limits.

A more thorough explanation:

The phrase “under the influence” means that a person's ability to safely perform an activity is impaired due to the use of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both. For example, if someone has had too much to drink, they may not be able to drive a car safely.

When a person is under the influence of alcohol, it means they have consumed enough alcohol to affect their actions, reactions, conduct, movement, or mental processes. This impairment can lessen their ability to operate a motor vehicle, which is why being under the influence of alcohol is an element of driving under the influence (DUI).

For instance, if a person's blood-alcohol content (BAC) is above the legal limit, it can support the inference that they were under the influence of alcohol at the time of the field sobriety test or blood test. The federal BAC limit is 0.08%, but state law may enforce a lower legal BAC limit.

Another example of being under the influence is when someone takes drugs that impair their ability to perform an activity safely. For instance, if someone takes prescription medication that causes drowsiness, they should not operate heavy machinery or drive a car.

Overall, being under the influence means that a person's ability to perform an activity safely is impaired due to the use of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both. It is important to avoid such situations to prevent accidents and injuries.

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HopefullyInLawSchool
16:03
@UnderRepresentedTryhard: Yes only for YM applicants tho
RoaldDahl
16:05
dodged the mich r wave what does this mean
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:06
it means you will not be rejected today and may be accepted or WL in the future
Just got my Michigan rejection
BookwormBroker
16:10
same
RoaldDahl
16:10
@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:12
@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
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IrishDinosaur
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Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
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
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
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
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
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Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
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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