Bentham

[ben-thuhm, -tuhm]

noun

1. Jeremy, 1748–1832, English jurist and philosopher.

Bentham

/ ˈbɛnθəm /

noun

1. Jeremy . 1748–1832, British philosopher and jurist: a founder of utilitarianism. His works include A Fragment on Government (1776) and Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation (1789)

Example Sentences

Several homes were evacuated in Bentham Drive, off the Donegall Road, on Saturday afternoon while a house was searched.

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Residents of Bentham, a town in North Yorkshire, are taking legal action against a firefighting foam manufacturer over potential health risks caused by "forever chemicals" found in soils and groundwater.

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North Yorkshire Police said the animal had been euthanised after it killed Savannah Bentham at her family home near Malton in North Yorkshire on Friday.

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Savannah Bentham suffered serious injuries after being attacked at about 16:15 GMT on Friday and despite efforts by medical professionals, died at the scene near Malton in North Yorkshire, police said.

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Emergency services are at the scene off Bentham Road near Burton in Lonsdale, after the crash happened just before midday.

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