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sound mind

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A quick definition of sound mind:

A sound mind means having a healthy and clear mind that can understand things properly. It is important to have a sound mind to make good decisions and do things correctly. For example, when making a will, a person needs to have a sound mind to understand who they want to give their things to. It is also important to have a sound mind to be responsible for one's actions and to be held accountable for any mistakes made.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Sound mind refers to a person's mental ability to understand the nature and effect of their actions. It is often used in the context of testamentary capacity, which is the mental ability required to prepare a valid will.

For example, a person who is suffering from acute pain may have a reduced capacity to understand the admission form of a hospital. In this case, their sound mind is affected by their physical condition.

Sound mind is also important in criminal law, where a person must possess the mental ability to understand right from wrong to be held accountable for a crime. If a person's mental state is impaired due to intoxication, trauma, or disease, they may have diminished capacity, which can be used to determine the degree of the offense or the severity of the punishment.

Overall, sound mind refers to a person's mental ability to make decisions and understand the consequences of their actions.

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ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
19:50
Anyway joke's on them, they're in Evanston not Chicago
20:07
actually northwestern law is in downtown chicago
20:07
it’s actually more chicago than UChi lol
20:25
Northwestern has a goated location, right by navy pier . But Northwestern's main campus is beatiful and in Evanston (goated location but different reasons)
esoterica
21:30
I like northwestern law location a lot but I did a self guided tour there and this 3L I met told me that if I want to do public interest I shouldn't go there bc career services provides no support
MrThickRopes
0:37
I fukcking
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really loved this girk
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girl
MrThickRopes
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but legislation preventented me from saying so
MrThickRopes
0:38
he is perfect. she would be perfect before m after, or diuring if he was in charge
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is he perfect?
@MrThickRopes: Careful Mr. ThickRopes. I once wrote a love letter to a girl and it was used against me in court. Best not to tell women how you really feel about them. Might get accused of Rape. Oh my God I am so Horny. Haven't fucked in 6 years now. Man oh man!
^^^^^^^^^ Imagine that shit gets presented in court and your boomer judge who doesn't understand A.I. does not surpress it. Good god!
I thought about this more. You know, if you were still in high school. The time it is easiest to start a relationship, I would say yes. Tell her how you feel. Any woman post undergrad though, nah don't risk it. Wait to see how she turns out as a person at 25 at the very minimum. You probably dodged a bullet.
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alexa play marvin gaye
globalcitizen
9:58
These are the kinda freaks collecting 100% disability , we work hard everyday to subsidize these buffoons
@ParallelAgreeableOrangutan: I am too that’s why I’m a Tulane crashout rn
18:54
yall we didn’t have to report if we were the complaining party in a criminal case right for character and fitness
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omg i’m scared
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like if i sued my ex for whoopin my azz
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Red flag
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suing someone for being a little freaky 🤪 💀
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LMAO CRAZY
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@esoterica: thanks 🙏 it was a bad joke
how can I look up data on are applicants on here?
It depends how they phrased the question. Some questions just ask if you've ever been charged
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