Definitions for Zenger

Zenger Zeng·er

Spelling: [zeng-er, -ger]
IPA: /ˈzɛŋ ər, -gər/

Zenger is a 6 letter English word.

You can make 45 anagrams from letters in Zenger (eegnrz).

Definitions for Zenger

noun

  1. John Peter, 1697–1746, American journalist, printer, and publisher, born in Germany: his libel trial and eventual acquittal (1735) set a precedent for establishing freedom of the press in America.

Examples for Zenger

The trial of Zenger occasioned great excitement on both sides of the East River.

Andrew Hamilton of Philadelphia defended Mr. Zenger with law, wit, learning, and eloquence.

For this they were silenced, and John Chambers was appointed by the court counsel for Zenger.

Freedom of the press, in America, was established by the trial of the printer Zenger.

The verdict for Zenger, when it finally came, was the signal for an outburst of popular rejoicing.

Pamphletts describing the Zenger trial and acquittal were published and republished in London and the colonies.

Zenger was released from prison, after having been confined for more than eight months.

Zenger, in his Weekly Journal, vigorously criticized this and other despotic actions of the governor.

Attempts were made to have Zenger indicted, but the grand jury refused to bring in a bill.

Zenger's lawyer argued that the jury must decide on whether or not the publication was libellous.

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