Jon Davis's definitions

liable

The state of being obligated to pay a debt.

No federal statute makes any American citizen living and working in one of the fifty states liable for an income tax.

by Jon Davis January 14, 2004

fraudulent

Willfully presented in an untruthful or false manner. Fake.

Ebay is full of fraudulent products being "sold" by fraudulent con men.

by Jon Davis January 13, 2004

state

1. A condition or collection of circumstances.

2. A government power that acts as an authority over a geographical area. (The states in the United States of America have a federal government.)

1. I am insane; my state of mind is poor.

2. California is a state within the United States of America

by Jon Davis January 13, 2004

Department of Justice

One of several departments of the Executive Branch of the federal government whose duty is to pursue justice on behalf of the American people when justice has not been obtained through other means.

Microsoft was attacked by the Department of Justice in the courtroom.

by Jon Davis January 14, 2004

nation

A group of people identified by a geographic area and an established government.

When nations make war against other nations, people die.

by Jon Davis January 14, 2004

intimidation

The act of inspiring fear through appearing dangerous.

Football players growl at the other team for intimidation.

by Jon Davis January 13, 2004

black robe

The covering of clothes worn by a courtroom judge.

A courtroom judge, usually described as a noun when identifying the judge as having a bloated ego and a poor sense of justice.

The black robe sentenced the guy who did no wrong to five years in prison.

by Jon Davis January 13, 2004