Definition of "silver standard" []

• A monetary standard under which a specified quantity of silver constitutes the basic unit of currency. (noun)

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• "For William J. Bryan was again the Democratic candidate, honest money -- the gold against the silver standard -- was again the issue -- although the Spanish War had injected Imperialism into the Republican platform -- and the conservative elements were still anxious."