Nicolai's definitions

forensics

The art of public speaking.

Jon was a forensics expert.

by Nicolai January 24, 2004

mp

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

The soldier carried an MP5.

by Nicolai February 15, 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

leutnant

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

Ralph became a leutnant.

by Nicolai February 15, 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

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

chief justice

The highest-ranking judge in a given judicial system in the United States of America, whom sits at the head of the Supreme Court for his or her jurisdiction. Each state has one chief justice, as does the federal government.

William Rehnquist is the current chief justice of the United States Supreme Court.

by Nicolai August 11, 2004