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Vestigial words

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A quick definition of Vestigial words:

Term: Vestigial words

Definition: Vestigial words are words and phrases that are still present in laws, but they don't really mean anything anymore because other laws have changed or made them irrelevant. It's like having a tailbone even though humans don't have tails - it's a leftover from our evolutionary past that doesn't serve a purpose anymore.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Vestigial words are words and phrases that are still present in laws or statutes, but have lost their original meaning or significance due to changes in the law or amendments. These words are no longer relevant or useful, but they remain in the text of the law.

Examples: One example of a vestigial word is the phrase "horseless carriage," which was used in early automobile laws to refer to cars. Today, this term is no longer used or necessary because everyone knows what a car is. Another example is the word "alderman," which is still used in some laws to refer to a city council member, even though many cities no longer use this term.

These examples illustrate how vestigial words can be confusing and outdated. They can make it difficult to understand the true meaning of a law or statute, and can create unnecessary confusion or ambiguity. It's important for lawmakers to review and update laws regularly to ensure that they are clear and relevant to modern society.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
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Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
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??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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