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pseudonym

pseudonym (sood-[schwa]-nim), n. A fictitious name or identity. [Cases: Federal Civil Procedure 101; Parties 67, 73. C.J.S. Parties §§ 170, 172.] — pseudonymous (soo-don-[schwa]-m[schwa]s), adj. — pseudonymity (sood-[schwa]-nim-[schwa]-tee), n.

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baby doe

Baby Doe. A generic pseudonym for a very young child involved in litigation, esp. in the context of being provided with medical care. • Today a gender designation is often added: Baby Girl Doe or Baby Boy Doe. The generic term is used to shield the child’s identity.

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federalist papers

Federalist Papers. A series of 85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison (under the pseudonym Publius) expounding on and advocating the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. • Most of the essays were published in 1787 and 1788. — Also termed The Federalist.

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