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Judges and Judiciary

Mar. 8, 2002

Speaking Out

Dicta Column - By Douglas G. Carnahan - Every column-writer, even one on legal subjects, should be permitted from time to time a bit of expostulation, perhaps even some ranting and raving, about the use of terminology. The William Safires, George Wills and William F. Buckleys of the world get to do it. So should I.

        Dicta Column
        
        By Douglas G. Carnahan

        Every column-writer, even one on legal subjects, should be permitted from time to time a bit of expostulation, perhaps even some ranting and raving, about the use of terminology. The William Safires, George W...

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