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Simple English definitions for legal terms

voco

Read a random definition: Korematsu v. United States (1944)

A quick definition of voco:

Term: VOCO

Definition: VOCO means "I call" in Latin. In history, it was used to summon or vouch for someone. In Roman law, it referred to a plaintiff's oral summoning of a defendant to go before a magistrate. Vocation, on the other hand, refers to a person's regular calling or business, while vociferatio means an outcry or hue and cry.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Voco (voh-koh) is a Latin word that means "I call" or "I summon". In Roman law, it refers to the oral summoning of a defendant by a plaintiff to go before a magistrate. Vocation, on the other hand, refers to a person's regular calling or business, such as their occupation or profession.

  • Vocatio in jus: This is a legal term that describes the plaintiff's oral summoning of a defendant to go before a magistrate. For example, if someone is suing another person for damages, they may use vocatio in jus to summon the defendant to appear in court.
  • Vocation: A doctor's vocation is to heal people, while a teacher's vocation is to educate students.

These examples illustrate how voco and its related terms are used in different contexts. In Roman law, vocatio in jus was an important part of the legal process, while vocation refers to a person's chosen profession or occupation. By understanding these terms, we can better understand the legal and professional worlds around us.

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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
16:31
fart
IrishDinosaur
16:36
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
12:11
I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
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?
19:50
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?
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