| Front | solon \SOH-lun or SOH-lahn\ |
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| Back | noun 1. A wise and skillful lawgiver. 2. A member of a legislative body. [After Solon (c. 638-558 BCE), an Athenian lawmaker who introduced political, economic, and moral reforms and revised the harsh code of laws established by Draco. Earliest documented use: 1631.] "After due consideration and debate, our solons last week offered new rules designed to prevent dangerous practices." - Randall W. Forsyth; Riskless Business; Barron's (New York); Dec 16, 2013. |
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