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John Jay

Definitions of John Jay
  1. noun
    United States diplomat and jurist who negotiated peace treaties with Britain and served as the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1829)
    synonyms: Jay
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    chief justice
    the judge who presides over a supreme court
    diplomat, diplomatist
    an official engaged in international negotiations
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