Frederick Moore Vinson
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Frederick Moore Vinson: An American jurist who served as the 13th Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1946 until his death in 1953. He was appointed by President Harry S. Truman.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- Chief Justice Frederick Moore Vinson presided over several landmark cases during the early Cold War era.
- The Vinson Court is known for its rulings on issues of federal power and civil liberties.
Advanced Usage
- "The Vinson Court": A term used by legal historians to refer to the period of the U.S. Supreme Court during Vinson's tenure as Chief Justice (1946-1953).
- The Vinson Court grappled with the constitutionality of loyalty programs.
Variants and Related Words
- Vinson (noun): A common shorthand reference to Frederick Moore Vinson.
- Vinson wrote the majority opinion in that case.
Synonyms
- Chief Justice Vinson
- Justice Vinson
Noun
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United States jurist who served as chief justice of the Supreme Court (1890-1953)
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