Maurice

[mawr-is, mor-, maw-rees, maw-rees]

noun

1. German Moritz. 1521–53, German general: elector of Saxony 1547–53.

2. of Nassau, 1567–1625, Dutch statesman.

3. a male given name.

Maurice

/ ˈmɒrɪs /

noun

1. 1521–53, duke of Saxony (1541–53) and elector of Saxony (1547–53). He was instrumental in gaining recognition of Protestantism in Germany

2. known as Maurice of Nassau. 1567–1625, prince of Orange and count of Nassau; the son of William the Silent, after whose death he led the United Provinces of the Netherlands in their struggle for independence from Spain (achieved by 1609)

3. Frederick Denison. 1805–72, English Anglican theologian and pioneer of Christian socialism

Example Sentences

He became the leading challenger after top opponent Maurice Kamto was barred from the race by the Constitutional Council.

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In August, the Constitutional Council barred 71-year old Maurice Kamto, widely viewed as the main challenger, from taking part.

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Bakary -- who resigned from the government in June to join the opposition after 20 years at Biya's side -- is the leading challenger after top opponent Maurice Kamto was barred from the race.

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Beyond youth unemployment, the electoral process has also stirred controversy, especially with the exclusion of Maurice Kamto from the presidential race.

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Legrand is full of anecdotes about French legends—he disliked Charles Trenet, toured with Maurice Chevalier, and was fascinated by Pierre Boulez while disagreeing with almost everything the composer-conductor said.

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