Waite

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Definition

Proper noun: - Morrison Remick Waite: The seventh Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, serving from 1874 until his death in 1888. He was appointed by President Ulysses S. Grant.

Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • Chief Justice Waite wrote the majority opinion in several important cases.
    • The nomination of Morrison Waite was confirmed by the Senate.
Advanced Usage
  • The Waite Court: Refers to the period of the U.S. Supreme Court during his tenure as Chief Justice (1874-1888).
    • The Waite Court is known for rulings that limited the scope of the Fourteenth Amendment.
Variants and Related Words
  • Waite, Morrison R. Waite, Morrison Remick Waite: Full name variants.
Synonyms
  • Chief Justice Waite: A formal title used in historical and legal contexts.
  • Justice Waite: A common form of reference.
Noun
  1. United States jurist who was appointed chief justice of the United States Supreme Court in 1874 by President Grant (1816-1888)

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