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There is no crueler tyranny than that which is perpetuated under the shield of law and in the name of justice.
Charles de Montesquieu

Meaning of "the shield" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF THE SHIELD

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WHAT DOES THE SHIELD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

The Shield

The Shield is an American drama television series starring Michael Chiklis that premiered on March 12, 2002, on FX, in the United States, and concluded on November 25, 2008, after seven seasons. Known for its portrayal of corrupt police officers, it was originally advertised as Rampart in reference to the true life Rampart Division police scandal, on which the show's Strike Team was loosely based. The series was created by Shawn Ryan and The Barn Productions for Fox Television Studios and Sony Pictures Television. Several notable film actors took extended roles on the show, including Glenn Close, who was the female lead during the fourth season, Forest Whitaker who guest starred in seasons 5 and 6, Laura Harring in season 5, Franka Potente in season 6 and Laurie Holden in season 7. The series has received high critical acclaim as well as several awards and nominations. It won the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama in 2002; Michael Chiklis won both the Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Lead Actor in a Drama in 2002, and the final season won a 2008 AFI Award for best television series.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE THE SHIELD

the sea
the Second International
the secondary
the seelie
the self
the services
the shades
the Shakers
the shakes
the Shard
the shit hits the fan
the shivers
the sidhe
the Silurian
the Silver Ferns
the silver screen
the Skaw
the slammer
the Slump
the small

WORDS THAT END LIKE THE SHIELD

Baltic Shield
biological shield
Canadian Shield
continental shield
dress shield
enshield
field
gumshield
heat shield
human shield
Laurentian Shield
leg shield
ozone shield
Ranfurly Shield
riot shield
Scandinavian Shield
Sheffield Shield
shield
sun-shield
water shield
windshield

Synonyms and antonyms of the shield in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «the shield» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF THE SHIELD

Find out the translation of the shield to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of the shield from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «the shield» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

屏蔽
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

el escudo
570 millions of speakers

English

the shield
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ढाल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الدرع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

щит
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

o escudo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ঢাল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

le bouclier
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

perisai
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

der Schirm
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

シールド
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

방패
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tameng
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lá chắn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கவசம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कवच
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kalkan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

lo scudo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

tarcza
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

щит
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

scutul
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

η ασπίδα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

die skild
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

skölden
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

skjoldet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of the shield

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «THE SHIELD»

The term «the shield» is quite widely used and occupies the 26.764 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «THE SHIELD» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about the shield

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7 QUOTES WITH «THE SHIELD»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word the shield.
1
David Davis
The constitution of the United States is a law for rulers and people, equally in war and in peace, and covers with the shield of its protection all classes of men, at all times, and under all circumstances.
2
E. Howard Hunt
So you're quite right that when... as the Cold War grew and expanded out of Europe, we ourselves had to take refuge behind the shield of the Monroe Doctrine.
3
King Hussein I
We believe democracy to be the only real guarantor of stability and we have sought to create a 'Jordanian model' that might also inspire others in our region. I wish democracy and peace to be my legacy to my people and the shield of generations to come.
4
Charles de Montesquieu
There is no crueler tyranny than that which is perpetuated under the shield of law and in the name of justice.
5
Judd Nelson
I always thought that the badge a cop has was more like the shield that Captain America has. It's an obvious sign of good and something you'll protect other people with, but it will also protect you.
6
Mark Sanchez
It's a tremendous honor. It really is a privilege, not just a right. You're in the NFL and you wear the shield now. It means the world to me; it really is a special feeling, and my family's gotten a real kick out of it.
7
Charles de Secondat
There is no greater tyranny than that which is perpetrated under the shield of the law and in the name of justice.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THE SHIELD»

Discover the use of the shield in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to the shield and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Behind the Shield: Anti-Riot Operations Guide
All of the available training and study material, individual case studies, and real scenarios, combined with professional experience, serve as the foundation for this specialist's manual.
A. Hunsicker, 2011
2
The Sword and the Shield: The Mitrokhin Archive and the ...
A fascinating description of a treasure trove of secret documents found by the FBI offers facts about every country in the world, as well as information that contributes to the history of the last century. Reprint. 60,000 first printing.
Christopher Andrew, Vasili Mitrokhin, 2000
3
Take Up the Shield: Comparing the Uniform of the Police ...
The author then gives readers a look into the courtroom of the Judge of all mankind, encouraging them to "take up the shield" of faith by placing their trust in Jesus Christ. Encouraging for Christians, evangelistic for cops and others.
Tony Miano, 2005
4
The Shield of Achilles and the Poetics of Ekphrasis
In The Shield of Achilles and the Poetics of Ekphrasis, Becker explores how Homeric poetry shapes its own reception: how Homer's reaction to a visual image creates his audience's response to a literary description.
Andrew Sprague Becker, 1995
5
The Lance and the Shield: The Life and Times of Sitting Bull
A portrait of one of the most misunderstood figures in American history shows Sitting Bull as a courageous warrior, a spiritual leader, and stubborn defender of traditional ways A FEATURED ALTERNATE SELECTION OF THE QUALITY PAPERBACK BOOK
Robert Marshall Utley, 1994
6
The Shield of the Weak: Feminism and the State in Uruguay, ...
Making use of archival material, personal correspondence, and interviews, Ehrick's study demonstrates that feminism in early twentieth-century Uruguay was local, plural, and partisan.
Christine Ehrick, 2005
7
Practical Approaches to Dramatherapy: The Shield of Perseus
It focuses on the flexibility of the applications of dramatherapeutic principles. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history, theory and practice of drama and its therapeutic use.
Madeline Andersen-Warren, Roger Grainger, 2000
8
The Shield Ring
Frytha is a Saxon girl, who fled after the Normans burnt her home, and Bjorn is the foster son of the old harper. Bjorn volunteers to scout the extent of the Norman army, and Frytha follows him.
Rosemary Sutcliff, 2009
9
The Shield of Achilles: War, Peace, and the Course of History
For five centuries it has taken the resources of a state to destroy another state . . . This is no longer true, owing to advances in international telecommunications, rapid computation, and weapons of mass destruction.
Philip Bobbitt, 2011
10
Grasp the Shield Firmly, the Journey is Hard: A History of ...
This book is a compilation of oral histories about the movement of Luo and some Bantu-speaking peoples.
Zedekia Oloo Siso, Jan Bender Shetler, 2010

3 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THE SHIELD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term the shield is used in the context of the following news items.
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'The Shield' actor Michael Jace pleads not guilty to killing wife
Actor Michael Jace -- known for long portraying a Los Angeles police detective on "The Shield" -- pleaded not guilty Wednesday to shooting his wife to death in ... «Los Angeles Times, Jun 14»
2
The Shield's Michael Jace Formally Charged with Murder
The 51-year-old actor, who played a police officer in the hit FX TV series The Shield, could face 50 years to life in state prison if convicted. Police have said Jace ... «People Magazine, May 14»
3
'The Shield' Actor Michael Jace Booked for Murder in Wife's …
Jace, 48, is best known for his role as officer Julien Lowe in “The Shield.” He also appeared in “Forrest Gump” and the TV movie “Michael Jordan: An American ... «ABC News, May 14»

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