Resolution resolved: The United States federal government should substantially curtail its domestic surveillance. Violations

NOT ALL, ESSENTIAL, MAIN, REAL, DURABLE

Substantially does not mean all

Justice Berdon, 8-24-99, Supreme Court of Connecticut, 250 Conn. 334; 736 A.2d 824; 1999 Conn. LEXIS 303

In addition, the plain meaning of "substantially" does not support the defendant's arguments. Black's Law Dictionary (6th Ed. 1990) defines "substantially" as "essentially; without material qualification; in the main . . . in a substantial manner." Likewise, "substantial" is defined as, "of real worth and importance; of considerable value; valuable. Belonging to substance; actually existing; real; not seeming or imaginary; not illusive; solid; true; veritable. . . . Synonymous with material." (Citations omitted.) Id. Thus, the requirement of a "substantial" association creates a threshold far below the exclusive or complete association argued by the defendant.