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mala prohibita

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A quick definition of mala prohibita:

Mala prohibita refers to an act that is considered a crime only because it is prohibited by law, even if the act itself is not necessarily immoral. Examples of mala prohibita include minor offenses like jaywalking or running a stoplight, as well as regulatory violations. This is different from malum in se, which refers to acts that are inherently immoral or wrong. It's important to understand the difference between these two concepts when discussing criminal law.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Mala prohibita refers to an act that is considered a crime only because it is prohibited by law, even if the act itself is not necessarily immoral. Examples of mala prohibita include minor offenses such as jaywalking or running a stoplight, as well as many regulatory violations.

Unlike malum in se, which refers to acts that are inherently immoral and universally recognized as such, mala prohibita offenses are only considered wrong because they are against the law. This means that an act can be mala in se even if it is not punishable by law, and that an act can be malum prohibitum even if it is not inherently immoral.

For example, stealing is considered malum in se because it is universally recognized as wrong, regardless of whether or not it is against the law. On the other hand, selling alcohol to minors is considered malum prohibitum because it is only wrong because it is against the law, not because it is inherently immoral.

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what's a good way to answer a "what's something you want the adcoms to know about you" question in an interview
KeenHeartbreakingRattlesnake
10:12
like I already put it all on my application bro
[] baddestbunny
10:17
just do like a fun fact
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I tell them that I can put drink them. @Keen
Dkk
10:21
@erase honestly that .5 does matter. Back in the day having just above a 3.5 was considered competitive to most people but nowadays the GPA ranges on t14 s are tight af.
Dkk
10:22
3.7-3.9 is where people want to ideally be these days. You could keep it on the lower end but having your GPA In the 3.8's would be really nice.
10:48
@Dkk: indeed, I think this thanksgivin, for some ppl, may be one to skip
10:50
Migos do be having a stellar beat imo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9v_rtaye2yY
do we think ucla wave will be tmrw since they did it last monday? but who knows at this point
[] baddestbunny
11:05
@erase: look at your goal schools and see what gpa will put you at their median. If you’re below median at both, there’s not much difference between a 3.8 and a 3.85. If the school’s median is 3.85 then there is a difference between a 3.8 and a 3.85
[] baddestbunny
11:07
I think my manager started smoking again bc of this campaign lol. I don’t blame him
12:29
@baddestbunny: the end is nigh, a few more days, take care
12:31
edit: not the end of the world, the end of election szn. it will all be ok.
12:43
So ominous at first
12:43
Four horsemen and a llama
12:49
@renard99: indeed!
13:21
@renard99: ever been to malta?
13:56
Not yet, I would love to. Seems like its own corner of the world kinda
13:56
I’ve been to something like 40 countries. My brother is even crazier though, he’s on Country No. 80 and counting
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Dkk
15:04
Indeed. Lol. I think I may just stay home for this thanksgiving. @llama
15:51
@renard99: wow that is impressive!
15:52
@Dkk: the intensity is definitely increased.
Dkk
16:04
We need this intensity so that the funniest memes can be born under pressure.
Dkk
16:04
Can't wait for election night memes, good or bad.
16:09
'a meme is art. art is made in the crucible that is the artist, to express the psyche and human condition at that moment.' let the great meme war commence!
Dkk
16:13
Hoorah, Semper Fi.
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