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retribution

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A quick definition of retribution:

Retribution: Retribution is a punishment given to someone who has committed a crime as a way of paying back for what they did wrong. It can also mean getting what one deserves, either as a reward or a punishment.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Retribution is a form of punishment given to someone who has committed a crime as a way of getting revenge or repayment for their actions. It is also a term used to describe something that is justly deserved.

Example 1: A person who steals from a store may be sentenced to pay a fine or spend time in jail as retribution for their crime.

Example 2: A student who cheats on an exam may receive a failing grade as retribution for their dishonesty.

Both examples illustrate how retribution is a form of punishment given to someone who has done something wrong. It is meant to be a repayment or revenge for their actions, and is often used as a way to deter others from committing similar crimes.

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Dkkm11

16:03

Lol, I saw them when I was a little kid live in Sacramento. Hope they enjoy. I am getting sick now that the LSAT is over. My body is lowering its guard now so I am going to get really ill.

[] baddestbunny

16:04

oh noooo dk

[] baddestbunny

16:05

were they good live or were you too young to have an opinion?

Dkkm11

16:15

Too young to have an opinion and my parents wanted me to leave the area.

Dkkm11

16:15

They wanted to get out of there lol. Funny memory.

[] baddestbunny

16:19

this old guy just came up to me at the gym and told me about his back surgery

[] baddestbunny

16:20

I think I have the kind of face that makes strangers want to tell me things

[] baddestbunny

16:20

I’ve def said this before

ChowieBean

16:21

applying to jobs yayyy

Dkkm11

16:30

Let me tell you about how I had five fractures in my back bunny. Got those fractures missing the mat high jumping.

[] baddestbunny

16:40

My three guesses for why you were high jumping onto a mat are a) track and field b) army training c) gymnastics

[] baddestbunny

16:40

are any of these correct?

[] baddestbunny

16:41

Also much more impressive than this guy’s back injury which came from being a 18-wheeler driver for many years

Dkkm11

16:46

Oh yeah, track and field. Man that sucks for that guy.

GreasyWorkablePotato

16:51

Trying to decide if I should waste the money applying to like, duke/va/nw/tx/ucla even though I doubt I would attend

Dkkm11

16:53

Why would you not attend?

GreasyWorkablePotato

16:55

I'm already gainfully employed in NYC and wouldn't want to relocate for a lower ranked program w/ worse chances of a big law outcome

Dkkm11

16:56

Ehh well I wouldn't apply then unless they had some sort of niche program you really liked.

GreasyWorkablePotato

16:57

yeah, just worried if i set my sights too high i'll be disappointed across the board like i was last year

GreasyWorkablePotato

16:57

🤤

Dkkm11

16:57

It's kinda like buying an insurance policy incase you don't get into any NY schools but I don't see why you would not.

GreasyWorkablePotato

17:00

yeah, same, but i see people with all these UVA A's and I'm like, I could've lobbed that up in september too

Dkkm11

17:01

Ahh well, idk, all I can say is good luck!

[] baddestbunny

17:05

if you can’t get into Columbia with a 175 and 10 years of work experience I don’t know who can

GreasyWorkablePotato

17:19

yeah, UGPA holding me back a little bit but it's so stale and uninflated

GreasyWorkablePotato

17:20

and thanks, @dkkm, good luck this cycle for you too 😎

Dkkm11

17:40

Thank you!

Mostlylegal

17:46

@baddestbunny: mobo mentioned

[] baddestbunny

17:47

mobo mentioned

MidSouthWarrior

18:48

sigma

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