Charles Evans Hughes

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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)

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