Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
indignity — Insult; an affront to one s sensibilities. An affront to self respect. Conduct humiliating to another. A matter of compensatory, rather than punitive or exemplary, damages. 22 Am J2d Damg § 197. Unmerited contemptuous conduct; any act towards… … Ballentine's law dictionary
Indignity — In*dig ni*ty, n.; pl. {Indignities}. [L. indignitas: cf. F. indignit[ e]. See {Indign}.] Any action toward another which manifests contempt for him; an offense against personal dignity; unmerited contemptuous treatment; contumely; incivility or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
indignity — /indignatiy/ In the law of divorce, a species of cruelty addressed to the mind, sensibilities, self respect, or personal honor of the subject, rather than to the body. Indignities justifying grant of divorce may consist of vulgarity, unmerited… … Black's law dictionary
indignity — /indignatiy/ In the law of divorce, a species of cruelty addressed to the mind, sensibilities, self respect, or personal honor of the subject, rather than to the body. Indignities justifying grant of divorce may consist of vulgarity, unmerited… … Black's law dictionary
First Inaugural address of Ronald Reagan — The first inaugural address of Ronald Reagan was the 1981 inaugural address delivered by U.S. President Ronald Reagan. Reagan made the speech during inaugural ceremonies on January 20 of the year, immediately after his swearing in by Chief… … Wikipedia
Ronald Reagan: First Inaugural Address — ▪ Primary Source Tuesday, January 20, 1981 Senator Hatfield, Mr. Chief Justice, Mr. President, Vice President Bush, Vice President Mondale, Senator Baker, Speaker O Neill, Reverend Moomaw, and my fellow citizens: To a few of us here… … Universalium
Indignities — Indignity In*dig ni*ty, n.; pl. {Indignities}. [L. indignitas: cf. F. indignit[ e]. See {Indign}.] Any action toward another which manifests contempt for him; an offense against personal dignity; unmerited contemptuous treatment; contumely;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Terry v. Ohio — SCOTUSCase Litigants=Terry v. Ohio ArgueDate=December 12 ArgueYear=1967 DecideDate=June 10 DecideYear=1968 FullName=John W. Terry v. State of Ohio USVol=392 USPage=1 Citation=88 S. Ct. 1868; 20 L. Ed. 2d 889; 1968 U.S. LEXIS 1345; 44 Ohio Op. 2d… … Wikipedia
affront — vb *offend, outrage, insult Analogous words: slight, ignore, *neglect: nettle, peeve, provoke, *irritate Antonyms: gratify (by an attention) Contrasted words: humor, indulge, pamper: flatter, compliment (see corresponding nouns at COMPLIMENT) … New Dictionary of Synonyms
Luther, Martin — • Leader of the great religious revolt of the sixteenth century in Germany; born at Eisleben, 10 November, 1483; died at Eisleben, 18 February, 1546 Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Luther, Martin … Catholic encyclopedia
