Richard Roe

noun

Rich·​ard Roe ˌri-chərd-ˈrō How to pronounce Richard Roe (audio)
: a party to legal proceedings whose true name is unknown compare john doe

Examples of Richard Roe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Anesthesiologist Richard Roe purchased waterfront land in 2017 and completed his four-bedroom, four-bathroom home in 2019. Alina Dizik, WSJ, 10 Mar. 2021 The Shakespeare Guide to Italy by Richard Roe is another book that carefully considers his knowledge of Italy. BostonGlobe.com, 30 Apr. 2021 The four others who have sued are also seeking to retain their anonymity: John Doe, Charles Coe, Michael Moe and Richard Roe. Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2021 Callery was also accused by another plaintiff, identified by the pseudonym Richard Roe, whose story appeared in The News in October 2019. David Tarrant, Dallas News, 18 Nov. 2020

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Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Richard Roe was in 1599

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“Richard Roe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Richard%20Roe. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

Richard Roe

noun
Rich·​ard Roe ˌrich-ər-ˈdrō How to pronounce Richard Roe (audio)
: a party to legal proceedings whose true name is unknown

Legal Definition

Richard Roe

noun
Rich·​ard Roe ˈri-chərd-ˈrō How to pronounce Richard Roe (audio)
: a male party to a legal proceeding whose true identity is unknown or whose true name is being withheld
especially : the second of two such parties compare jane roe, john doe
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