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Any way this wall could be load bearing?

I would like to take down this half wall. As seen, it does not support any vertical load that I can tell. My only concern is it might provide lateral support? The wall to the left is an exterior wall. The wall to the right extends to the attic. I can access a space above the closet on the right of those pictures would help - nothing fancy there - just framed in using 2x4s.

There is no plumbing or ventilation in the wall, but there is an electrical outlet on each side near the bottom..
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That wall looks cosmetic.

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