harlan fisk stone

Thân thiện

Harlan Fisk Stone served as a Supreme Court Justice.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A former Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court: Harlan Fisk Stone was an American jurist who served as an Associate Justice from 1925 to 1941 and as the 12th Chief Justice from 1941 until his death in 1946. He was appointed Chief Justice by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Harlan Fisk Stone is remembered for his defense of civil liberties.
  • The judicial philosophy of Harlan Fisk Stone evolved during his tenure on the Court.

Advanced Usage

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

Variants and Related Words

• Stone, Harlan F. Stone: Common abbreviated or alternative references.
  • Justice Stone wrote a famous dissenting opinion in that case.

Synonyms

• Chief Justice Stone: A formal title used in historical and legal contexts.
• Justice Stone: A common reference to his role as a Supreme Court Justice.

Related Phrases

• Appointment by FDR: This phrase is often associated with his elevation to Chief Justice.
  • Harlan Fisk Stone's appointment by FDR ensured a liberal majority on the Court.

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Stone
• Harlan Stone
• Harlan F. Stone
• Harlan Fisk Stone