Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Harlan F. Stone: A United States jurist who served as an Associate Justice and later as the 12th Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. He was appointed Chief Justice in 1941 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Harlan F. Stone is remembered for his defense of civil liberties.
  • The judicial philosophy of Harlan F. Stone emphasized a pragmatic approach to the law.
  • Before becoming Chief Justice, Harlan F. Stone served as an Associate Justice for over a decade.

Advanced Usage

• "Stone Court": The period (1941-1946) during which Harlan F. Stone served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is historically referred to as the Stone Court.
  • The Stone Court presided over several key cases during World War II.

Variants and Related Words

• Stone: A common shortened reference in historical and legal contexts.
  • Justice Stone wrote the famous footnote four in the Carolene Products case.
• Chief Justice Stone: Title used to specify his role as the presiding officer of the Supreme Court.

Synonyms

• Jurist: A general term for an expert in law, especially a judge.
• Chief Justice: The title for the presiding judge of the Supreme Court.

Noun

1. United States jurist who was named chief justice of the United States Supreme Court in 1941 by Franklin D. Roosevelt (1872-1946)