As with many of the amendments, the exact wording proved critical to its interpretation. In 1791 a majority of states ratified the Bill of Rights, which included the Second Amendment. In its final form, the amendment presented a challenge to interpreters.
Top definition. EOW. End of Watch. A police term used in filing reports to signify the end of their shift. Also commonly used to signify the date of when an officer was killed in the line of duty.
DEFINITION of 'IOU'. An informal document that acknowledges a debt owed. IOU is an abbreviation, in phonetic terms, of I owe you.. The debt owed does not necessarily involve a monetary value but can also involve other products.With IOUs being informal, those issuing the IOU are given free reign when writing and issuing an IOU.OU is an abbreviation, in phonetic terms, of I owe you.. The debt owed does not necessarily involve a monetary value but can also involve other products. With IOUs being informal, those issuing the IOU are given free reign when writing and issuing an IOU.