John Marshall (Noun)
Meaning
United States jurist; as chief justice of the Supreme Court he established the principles of United States constitutional law (1755-1835).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- John Marshall was instrumental in shaping the US Supreme Court and its role in the federal government.
- John Marshall served as Secretary of State under President John Adams before being appointed as the Chief Justice.
- During his long tenure as Chief Justice, John Marshall heard over 1,000 cases and wrote over 500 opinions.
- John Marshall's most notable decisions strengthened the power of the federal government and established judicial review.
- John Marshall's leadership of the Supreme Court helped to set the course for United States constitutional law for centuries to come.