Folk etymology refers to a particular linguistic phenomenon characterized by an act where a borrowed or obsolete phrase is reinterpreted based on analogy with other more familiar or commonly used words or phrases in the language. Etymology is the study of the history of words. Within the context...
Irony is a word that has its origin in the Greek word that “one who dissembles.” There are several kinds of irony, with each one describing a difference between what is real and what is just an appearance. Verbal irony is an irony that revolves around the figures of speech. There are actually...
At approximately 4:10 p.m. today at the University of Alabama, a female staff initially identified as Dr. Amy Bishop, opened fire and killed three people. Conflicting reports indicate that at least 2 other people were critically injured. Trent Willis, chief of staff and communications for the...
Discourse is a term that can be described in a number of ways. In language studies, it refers to the speech patterns and how language, dialects, and acceptable statements are used in a particular community. Discourse is a subject of study particularly in peoples who reside in secluded areas and...
Manhattanville College student Marissa Pagli, was found dead in staff housing. The college, located 27 miles northeast of Manhattan, in Purchase, New York, is a private liberal arts college. It has 3,000 enrolled students and is located in a suburban area. Manhattanville College had always been...
Plato is one of the greatest philosophers, and the “Allegory of the Cave” is considered to be one of his most influential works. The allegory is representation of Plato’s concept of Truth and the challenge of philosophical thought. Here, men are shackled in the caves. There are fires behind him,...
Derived from Latin, Amicus Curiae is a phrase translating to “friend of the court”. This term refers to an individual or entity that is not directly involved in a court case, but shows a strong interest in it. A party considered to be amicus curiae may petition the court to file a document that...
Judges institute a standard to apply to a case, especially when there is a legal precedent. This standard is objective and clear so as to eliminate any ambiguity in terms of how the case ought to be judged. A bright-line standard is an example of such a standard, and it is established in a legal...
A substantive due process is the fundamental constitutional legal theory upon which the Griswold/Roe/Casey privacy right is based. The doctrine of Substantive Due Process holds that the due process clause not only requires "due process," but also protects basic substantive rights. Substantive...
When a court decision is reached, a legal document is published that contains all the details with regards to how the litigation occurred and how the court decision was reached. Before this, a concise summary is placed at the top of the document that contains all the necessary details and key points...
