Richard Roe

[ roh ]

noun

1. a fictitious name used in legal proceedings for a male party whose true name is not known, used especially as the second such name when two male persons are involved whose real names have not been ascertained.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Richard Roe¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

Using the pseudonyms John Doe, Richard Roe and Mark Smith, the survivors allege various clergy assaulted them.

From Washington Times

“In this changing world, she was a pillar of the old world,” said Richard Roe, 36, who works in finance in Zurich and flew home for the funeral.

From New York Times

The four others who have sued are also seeking to retain their anonymity: John Doe, Charles Coe, Michael Moe and Richard Roe.

From Los Angeles Times

The airmen are not named in the lawsuit and are referred to by pseudonyms, Victor Voe and Richard Roe.

From Seattle Times

The two airmen filed suit using the aliases Richard Roe and Victor Voe to avoid the stigma of publicizing their HIV status.

From Washington Post