show-up n.— «A “show-up” procedure involves the police taking a witness to the location of the suspect to give the witness an opportunity to make an identification.» —by Vincent G. Torpy in District Court of Appeal...
Chocolate City n.— «It’s been more than 30 years since baseball was played in the District of Columbia, yet some are hopeful that the Nationals will be a big draw for Washingtonians, especially blacks residents who make a solid majority...
Fedders house n.— «Last year, a group took to the streets to protest the loss of their homes to condominiums and co-ops—buildings they have labeled “Fedders houses” after the air-conditioning units that protrude from the...
jump-out n.— «“When they play the games, it’s ‘We’ll be the hustlers, you be the jump-outs.’”» —“Learning to Play the Drug Game; District Youngsters Emulating Adults in Make-Believe Deals” by Rene...
jump-out squad n.— «U.S. District Court Gerhard A. Gesell agreed to seal parts of the 11-page typewritten manual that contained specific instructions, such as how many uniformed officers should be present as a backup and how many officers...
red seat n.— «Charlie Melancon’s victory in the bayou region of Louisiana’s 3rd Congressional District proved that Democrats could win seats held by Republicans, or as he called them, “red seats.”» —“Democrats put best...