routh
Americannoun
noun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of routh
First recorded in 1710–20; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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Routh pleaded not guilty and made the unusual decision to defend himself during the trial, which began on 8 September and played out at the federal courthouse in Fort Pierce, Florida.
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A North Carolina native who lived in Hawaii prior to the Florida incident, Routh made a series of bizarre steps and statements throughout the proceedings.
From BBC
"Modern trials seem to eliminate all that is human," Routh, who is defending himself, told jurors as he began his opening remarks on Thursday.
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He opened with a "history" of human existence, but was cut off within minutes by Judge Aileen Cannon who excused the jury and told Routh he had to restrict his comments to the case.
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Routh agreed and apologized, but the judge again cut him off when he resumed, instructing Routh that his opening remarks were over.
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