What is another word for Dred Scott?
Pronunciation: [dɹˈɛd skˈɒt] (IPA) 
Dred Scott was a name that became synonymous with the infamous Supreme Court case that bears his name. But there are other ways to refer to this landmark legal battle. Some might use the term "Scott v. Sandford," which was the official name of the court case. Others might use the term "Dred Scott Decision," which refers to the court's ruling that declared African Americans were not U.S. citizens and could not sue in federal court. Still others might use "Scott's case," which refers more specifically to Dred Scott's fight for freedom through the courts. Whatever term is used, the impact of the Dred Scott case on American history cannot be overstated.
