Nicolai's definitions

mp

'Machine pistol.' Precedes the number of certain weapon names.

The soldier carried an MP5.

by Nicolai February 15, 2004

Oberst

The equivalent to a colonel in the Third Reich (1920s-1945). The rank of Standartenführer was discarded by Germany after the fall of the Third Reich.

Rudolph was an oberst.

by Nicolai February 15, 2004

Third Reich

The result of Adolf Hitler seizing control of the National Socialist German Workers Party (NSDAP, which later became known as 'NAZI') in 1919. The party became militant in the 1920's and was transformed into the sole political party in Germany in the 1930's. Hitler abused the trust of the German people and become the genocidal military dictator, Fuhrer and Chancellor, of the then-called Nazi Germany (Third Reich), which joined the Axis powers during World War II. The Allied forces, primarily composed of American, British, and Russian troops, crushed the Nazi military during a long war campaign. Hitler, realizing his defeat, committed suicide, which threw the Third Reich into disarray, and they surrendered soon after.

Hitler led the Third Reich until the Allied forces whooped the Nazis.

by Nicolai January 25, 2004

Deacon

A low-ranking member of the Roman Catholic Church.

Jones became a deacon of the church.

by Nicolai March 30, 2004

supreme court

The highest court in a given judicial system in the United States of America. Each state has it's own supreme court, as does the federal government (seated by 8 associate justices and one chief justice). They can choose which cases they wish to accept, can over-turn or alter the ruling of any inferior court, and can, in some cases, create constitutional law. Their main purpose is to defend the Constitution (of either their state or the federal government) and to interpret it's meaning in their rulings.

The United States Supreme Court is often referred to as 'the high court.'

by Nicolai August 11, 2004

otacon

The partner of ex-US soldier Solid Snake in their international anti-terrorist activities. Otacon provides operational support, while Solid Snake physically executes the missions. Otacon's real name is Dr. Hall Emmerich. He first appeared in the video game Metal Gear Solid.

"Are you there Otacon? This is Snake." -Solid Snake

by Nicolai July 2, 2004

secretary of state

The head of the United States Department of State, whom is often seen as the chief foreign advisor and diplomat (besides the President) in the United States. He or she must be appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Congress before he or she can take the oath of office. He or she serves at the cabinet level for as long as the appointing President is in power.

The Secretary of State is fourth in line in the Presidential Order of Succession.

by Nicolai August 11, 2004