litmus-test issue

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• litmus test — litmus test, 1. (Chem.) A test to determine acidity or alkalinity, using litmus as an inddicator. [PJC] 2. Hence: (Fig.) A test for a single factor, which has only two outcomes, positive or negative; specifically: (Politics) the question of… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Litmus test (politics) — A litmus test is a question asked of a potential candidate for high office, the answer to which would determine whether the nominating official would choose to proceed with the appointment or nomination. (The expression is a metaphor based on the …   Wikipedia

• litmus test — lit′mus test n. 1) chem. a test using litmus paper or solution to indicate the acidity or alkalinity of a solution 2) a crucial test using a single issue or factor as the basis for judgment • Etymology: 1955–60 …   From formal English to slang

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• Roe v. Wade — SCOTUSCase Litigants=Roe v. Wade ArgueDate=December 9 ArgueYear=1971 ReargueDate=October 11 ReargueYear=1972 DecideDate=January 22 DecideYear=1973 FullName=Jane Roe, et al. v. Henry Wade, District Attorney of Dallas County Citation=93 S. Ct. 705; …   Wikipedia

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