n. [ Cf. F. publiciste. ] A writer on the laws of nature and nations; one who is versed in the science of public right, the principles of government, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]
The Whig leaders, however, were much more desirous to get rid of Episcopacy than to prove themselves consummate publicists and logicians. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
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n. [ Cf. F. publicité. ] The quality or state of being public, or open to the knowledge of a community; notoriety; publicness. [ 1913 Webster ]
. A pamphlet which, in some States of the United States having the initiative or referendum, is mailed to the voters to inform them as to the nature of a measure submitted by the initiative or referendum. The pamphlet contains a copy of the proposed law and arguments for and against it by those favoring and opposing it, respectively. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
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