ripe for judgment — An action that is so far advanced, by verdict, default, confession, the determination of all pending motions, or other disposition of preliminary or disputed matters, that nothing remains for the court but to render the appropriate judgment. A… … Black's law dictionary
ripe for judgment — Brought to a final determination, everything having been done that ought to be done before entry of a final adjudication. Kelly v Foley, 284 Mass 503, 188 NE 349 … Ballentine's law dictionary
ripe — [rīp] adj. riper, ripest [OE, akin to REAP] 1. fully grown or developed; specif., ready to be harvested and used for food, as grain or fruit 2. like ripe fruit, as in being ruddy and full [ripe lips] 3. sufficiently advanced, as by being kept in… … English World dictionary
ripe — ripely, adv. ripeness, n. /ruyp/, adj., riper, ripest. 1. having arrived at such a stage of growth or development as to be ready for reaping, gathering, eating, or use, as grain or fruit; completely matured. 2. resembling such fruit, as in… … Universalium
ripe — [[t]raɪp[/t]] adj. rip•er, rip•est 1) bot ahb. completely matured or developed, as grain or fruit that is ready for harvesting or eating 2) resembling fruit, as in ruddiness and fullness: ripe red lips[/ex] 3) advanced to the point of being in… … From formal English to slang
ripe — adjective (riper; ripest) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English rīpe; akin to Old English rīpan, reopan to reap Date: before 12th century 1. fully grown and developed ; mature < ripe fruit > < ripe wheat > 2. having mature knowledge,… … New Collegiate Dictionary
ripe — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. mature[d], perfect[ed], complete, mellow, consummate, ready. See preparation, age, completion. II (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Ready to be harvested] Syn. fully grown, fully developed, ruddy, red, yellow … English dictionary for students
Citizens for Equal Protection v. Bruning — Court United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Full case name Citizens for Equal Protection et al., v. Jon Bruning, Attorney General of Nebraska et … Wikipedia
Roger Bacon — • Philosopher, born at Ilchester, Somersetshire, about 1214; died at Oxford, perhaps 11 June, 1294 Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Roger Bacon Roger Bacon … Catholic encyclopedia
England (Since the Reformation) — England (Since the Reformation) † Catholic Encyclopedia ► England (Since the Reformation) The Protestant Reformation is the great dividing line in the history of England, as of Europe generally. This momentous Revolution, the outcome… … Catholic encyclopedia
