callais

British  

/ kəˈleɪɪs /

noun

1. a green stone found as beads and ornaments in the late Neolithic and early Bronze Age of W Europe

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Etymology

Origin of callais

C19: from Greek kallais

Example Sentences

Callais may have greater consequences for both parties.

From The Wall Street Journal

That case remains pending, and assuming the court in Callais continues to recognize racial gerrymandering as unconstitutional, it should not have a direct effect on the California case.

From Slate

Callais, which could weaken or kill the Voting Rights Act, eliminate most of the Black Democratic held seats in the South and possibly ensure a Republican majority in the House of Representatives for the foreseeable future.

From Salon

She argued in defense of the Voting Rights Act during Callais arguments at the Supreme Court on Wednesday.

From Slate

If the Republican-appointed justices end federal protections for minority representation, as they sounded eager to do during Wednesday’s arguments in Callais v.

From Slate