Solomonic
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In contrast, Barrett says, American judges, including Supreme Court justices, must apply the rules found “in the Constitution and legislation,” without consideration of their personal values, no matter how Solomonic they may seem.
From Slate • Sep. 5, 2025
Unfortunately, she chose to make this Solomonic pronouncement at the University of Louisville’s McConnell Center.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 1, 2022
“We ask for wisdom, you know, we do the Solomonic thing — the good part of Solomon,” she said, referring to the Israelite king regarded in Scriptures as the wisest man who ever lived.
From Washington Times • Nov. 24, 2021
In what seems to a layman extra-judicial behavior, except in the Solomonic sense, she will go the extra mile, and then another mile for good measure, to help those who need her.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2019
It was Jacob Alspaugh crossing the parade ground in more than Solomonic splendor of uniform.
From The Red Acorn by McElroy, John
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