jon davis's definitions

communistic

Having the character of communism.

The United States of America is more communistic than you know.

by Jon Davis January 14, 2004

pronounce

- to say orally
- to declare authoritatively or ceremoniously

He pronounced my name correctly.

by Jon Davis January 14, 2004

statute

One of the laws of Congress.

No federal statute indicates an American citizen living and working in one of the fifty states is liable for the federal income tax.

by Jon Davis January 14, 2004

American citizen

Not to be confused with U.S. citizen, an American citizen is a person who is a citizen of (one or some of) the fifty states of America.

I am an American citizen, born in Minnesota and living in California.

by Jon Davis January 14, 2004

liable

The state of being obligated to pay a debt.

No federal statute makes any American citizen living and working in one of the fifty states liable for an income tax.

by Jon Davis January 14, 2004

terrorize

To carry out terrorism.

Saddam Hussein terrorized his people.

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