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Referred to as a technical term. often when there's a debate about a technical term, people turn to dictionaries. it was first published in 1755. the founders had this book on their desks. the supreme court still cites johnson's dictionary to determine the original public understanding of the words used in the constitution. here's how the 1785 edition of johns johnson's dictionary defines it. high is opposed little as high treason. the definition of misdemeanor is defined as something less than an atrocious crime. atrocious is defined as wicked in a high degree. if you look at how these words ...

>> we can't charge the president with obstruction of congress for refusing all subpoenas as long as he has any fanciful claims. >> i want to respectfully disagree. his refusal to comply with those subpoenas is an independent event. it's apart from the courts. it's a direct assault on the legitimacy of this inquiry which is crucial to the exercise of this power. >> professor karlan, i'll give you a chance to respond. >> i wanted to respond to the first question about prescribe ri. although counsel for the min minority read the definitions of high and crime and misdemeanor, he didn't read the de...