clarence darrow

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clarence darrow

Clarence Darrow presents his closing argument to the jury.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • Clarence Darrow: The name of a famous American lawyer, renowned for his defense of unpopular causes and clients, particularly in cases involving civil liberties, labor rights, and opposition to the death penalty. He lived from 1857 to 1938.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Clarence Darrow was the defense attorney in the famous Scopes "Monkey" Trial.
    • The principles championed by Clarence Darrow continue to influence modern legal thought.
    • She wrote a biography about the life and career of Clarence Darrow.
Advanced Usage
  • "A Darrow-esque defense": A defense strategy characterized by eloquence, a focus on social justice, and appeals to human compassion, reminiscent of Clarence Darrow's style.
    • The lawyer's closing argument was a Darrow-esque appeal to the jury's sense of fairness.
Variants and Related Words
  • Darrow (n): A common shortened reference to Clarence Darrow.
    • The lecture focused on Darrow's impact on American jurisprudence.
Synonyms
  • Celebrated attorney: A widely recognized and respected lawyer.
  • Renowned advocate: A famous person who publicly supports a particular cause.
Related Phrases
  • To mount a Darrow-like defense: To construct a legal defense that emphasizes moral argument and societal context.
    • Facing overwhelming evidence, the legal team decided to mount a Darrow-like defense, focusing on the client's circumstances.
Related Idioms
  • A lost cause: A person or thing that has no chance of success. (This idiom is famously associated with Darrow's reputation for defending such causes.)
    • Many thought the case was a lost cause, but the attorney, inspired by Darrow, took it on anyway.
clarence darrow

Clarence Darrow presents his closing argument to the jury.

Noun
  1. United States lawyer famous for his defense of lost causes (1857-1938)

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