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Harlan Fiske Stone (Noun)

Meaning

United States jurist who served on the United States Supreme Court as chief justice (1872-1946).

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • Harlan Fiske Stone was a United States jurist who served on the United States Supreme Court as chief justice from 1941 until his death in 1946.
  • Stone was appointed to the Supreme Court by President Calvin Coolidge in 1925 and later became the chief justice in 1941.
  • Harlan Fiske Stone was a prominent figure in American law, serving as the 12th chief justice of the United States.
  • During his tenure as chief justice, Stone played a significant role in shaping the Court's decisions on several landmark cases.
  • Stone's judicial philosophy was influenced by his progressive views, which often put him at odds with his more conservative colleagues on the Court.

Synonyms

  • Stone
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