Jon Davis's definitions

ratify

To approve, formally, according to a set of established procedures.

You must get several states to ratify an amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America before it becomes established.

by Jon Davis January 14, 2004

declare

To pronounce, announce, utter, say, or clearly indicate, as though officially, or with authority, or bearing formality.

"I shall never eat white meat again," the guy declared to himself.

by Jon Davis January 13, 2004

Federal Reserve currency

The currency issued by the Federal Reserve that is marked by being both fiat money and debt money. All American money issued by the federal government is Federal Reserve currency.

Federal Reserve currency is identified with "$USD".

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

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

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

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