42 definitions by Nicolai

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

NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It is composed of many nations from numerous walks of life. Its purpose is to enforce peace treaties in the North Atlantic and to use military force against violators of those treaties or of human rights.

The United States of America is a leading member nation in NATO.

by Nicolai April 10, 2004

attorney general

The highest-ranking law enforcement officer in the United States of America. He or she is appointed by the current President of the United States to serve at the cabinet level for as long as the appointing President is in power. He or she must be confirmed by the United States Congress before he or she can take the oath of office.

Janet Reno was the Attorney General under President Clinton.

by Nicolai August 11, 2004

conscription

The act of bringing about military enrollment in a (usually) compulsory manner.

The medieval lord instituted universal conscription during times of war.

by Nicolai April 3, 2004

assemblyman

A term used to describe an elected official (male) of the lower house of a state's congressional legislature.

After an arduous campaign, John became an assemblyman.

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

Deacon

A low-ranking member of the Roman Catholic Church.

Jones became a deacon of the church.

by Nicolai March 30, 2004