john marshall
Proper noun: - John Marshall: An American jurist and statesman who served as the fourth Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1801 until his death in 1835. He is most renowned for his influential opinions that established the foundations of American constitutional law and significantly strengthened the authority of the federal judiciary and the national government.
- Proper noun:
- The landmark case of Marbury v. Madison was decided by John Marshall.
- Many legal scholars study the judicial philosophy of John Marshall.
- John Marshall's tenure as Chief Justice shaped the early Republic.
"Marshall Court": Refers to the period of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1801 to 1835 under Chief Justice John Marshall, known for its foundational rulings.
- The Marshall Court established the principle of judicial review.
"Marshallian": (Adjective) Pertaining to the legal principles, jurisprudence, or era of John Marshall.
- The argument was based on a Marshallian interpretation of the Commerce Clause.
- Marshall, John Marshall: The full name.
- Chief Justice Marshall: A formal title emphasizing his judicial role.
- Jurist: A person who is an expert in law, especially a judge.
- Chief Justice: The presiding judge of a supreme court.
- "What would Marshall do?": A modern, informal phrase sometimes used in legal discourse to ponder how foundational constitutional principles might apply to a contemporary issue.
- Facing the complex federal question, the clerk joked, "Well, what would Marshall do?"*
This entry refers specifically to the historical figure, John Marshall. It does not refer to the common nouns "john" (a toilet) or "marshall" (a law officer or to arrange in order). The name is treated as a single, proper noun entity.
- United States jurist; as chief justice of the Supreme Court he established the principles of United States constitutional law (1755-1835)