Bentham

[ ben-thuhm, -tuhm ]

noun

1. Jeremy, 1748–1832, English jurist and philosopher.

Bentham

/ ˈbɛnθəm /

noun

1. BenthamJeremy17481832MBritishPHILOSOPHY: philosopherLAW: jurist Jeremy . 1748–1832, British philosopher and jurist: a founder of utilitarianism. His works include A Fragment on Government (1776) and Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation (1789)

Example Sentences

North Yorkshire Police said the animal had been euthanised after it killed Savannah Bentham at her family home near Malton in North Yorkshire on Friday.

From BBC

Savannah Bentham suffered serious injuries after being attacked at about 16:15 GMT on Friday and despite efforts by medical professionals, died at the scene near Malton in North Yorkshire, police said.

From BBC

Emergency services are at the scene off Bentham Road near Burton in Lonsdale, after the crash happened just before midday.

From BBC

Even if the war ended tomorrow it could take months or years to render the Black Sea safe, Mr Bentham says, as Ukraine has defended its coastline with mines and strategically sunken ships.

From BBC

He received six replies, including one from the producer Nicky Bentham.

From New York Times