Rehnquist

American  

[ren-kwist] / ˈrɛn kwɪst /

noun

1. William H(ubbs) 1924–2005, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1972–86; chief justice 1986–2005.

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Example Sentences

He was rumored to be on the shortlist to replace the late Chief Justice of the United States, William Rehnquist.

From Salon

In a 7-1 decision authored by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, the court emphasized the importance of the counsel’s independence from the president given the position’s duties.

From Los Angeles Times

The Burger and Rehnquist courts reached liberal outcomes about half the time.

From New York Times

The memo was contained in Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist’s papers held at the Hoover Institution at Stanford.

From New York Times

Thomas’ efforts were described in records from the time obtained by ProPublica, including a confidential memo to Chief Justice William Rehnquist from a top judiciary official seeking guidance on what he termed a “delicate matter.”

From Salon