jon davis's definitions

ratified

Past tense of ratify

An amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America cannot be established unless the amendment is ratified, or approved (by a process), by a certain number of states.

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

intimidation

The act of inspiring fear through appearing dangerous.

Football players growl at the other team for intimidation.

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

national

Of or relating to the nation.

The President is hired by the government to execute matters of national importance.

by Jon Davis January 13, 2004

bloated ego

The state of one's sense of self being greater than it truly is.

The state of a person who is excessively prideful, pompous, or on a power stroke.

Leaders with bloated egos tend to be very rude and belligerant.

by Jon Davis January 14, 2004

Karl Marx

Author of the Communist Manifesto.

Karl Marx is considered by many to be the father of contemporary communistic doctrine.

by Jon Davis January 14, 2004