Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Charles Evans Hughes: A specific individual, a United States jurist who held the position of Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. His life spanned from 1862 to 1948.

Usage

• This term is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the historical figure. It is used in biographical, historical, and legal contexts.
• It typically appears in full ("Charles Evans Hughes") but may be shortened to "Hughes" or "Chief Justice Hughes" after the full name has been established in a text.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Charles Evans Hughes was appointed Chief Justice by President Hoover in 1930.
  • The judicial philosophy of Charles Evans Hughes evolved during his long career.
  • Historians often cite Hughes as a pivotal figure in early 20th-century American law.

Advanced Usage

• "The Hughes Court": A term used by legal scholars and historians to refer to the period of the U.S. Supreme Court during which Charles Evans Hughes served as Chief Justice (1930-1941).
  • The Hughes Court grappled with the constitutionality of many New Deal programs.

Variants and Related Words

• Hughes: A common shortened form of the surname.
• Chief Justice Hughes: A formal title used to specify his official role.

Synonyms

• Chief Justice Hughes: (When referring specifically to his tenure on the Court)
• The eleventh Chief Justice: (Referring to his numerical order in the line of succession)

Related Phrases

• Associate Justice Hughes: Refers to his earlier service on the Supreme Court as an Associate Justice (1910-1916) before becoming Chief Justice.
  • As an Associate Justice, Hughes wrote several influential opinions.

Noun

1. United States jurist who served as chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1862-1948)