Humphrey

[huhm-free]

noun

1. Duke of Gloucester, 1391–1447, English soldier and statesman (youngest son of Henry IV).

2. Doris, 1895–1958, U.S. dancer, choreographer, and teacher.

3. Hubert H(oratio), 1911–78, U.S. politician: vice president 1965–69.

4. a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “high” and “peace.”

Humphrey

/ ˈhʌmfrɪ /

noun

1. See Gloucester

2. Hubert Horatio. 1911–78, US statesman; vice-president of the US under President Johnson (1965–69)

Example Sentences

Slaughter, to be heard in December, seeks to reverse the 90-year-old Humphrey’s Executor precedent protecting independent agencies.

From Slate

Meanwhile, Charlton Athletic footballer Carla Humphrey recently shared photos and videos on social media of herself training while 34 weeks along.

From BBC

The lower courts all sided with her, citing the clear precedent in Humphrey’s Executor.

From Salon

They in turn sued the government, demanding to be reinstated and pointing to Humphrey’s Executor v.

From Salon

In the 90-year-old ruling known as Humphrey's Executor, the court sided with another FTC commissioner who was fired by Franklin D Roosevelt.

From BBC