Scalia

[ skuh-lee-uh ]

noun

1. An·to·nin [an, -t, uh, -nin], 1936–2016, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1986–2016.

Example Sentences

The late Justice Antonin Scalia popularized the unitary executive theory, dissenting in 1988 when the court upheld the independent counsels that had been created by Congress.

From Los Angeles Times

Scalia believed the Constitution put all the executive power in the hands of the president, and neither the Congress nor the courts could interfere.

From Los Angeles Times

When Justice Antonin Scalia died early in 2016, McConnell prevented Obama from filling his seat.

From Los Angeles Times

Early in 2017, Trump chose Neil M. Gorsuch, who is now 57, to fill Scalia’s seat.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump installed three conservative justices to the Supreme Court during his time in office, replacing Ginsburg as well as Antonin Scalia and Anthony Kennedy.

From Salon