special master

noun

Examples of special master in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Federal Bureau of Prisons gave no timeline for the closure, which comes just a month after a federal judge ordered a special master to oversee operations of the prison. Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024 The appeals court initially overturned part of Cannon’s order and allowed authorities to continue investigating the documents during the special master review. Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for special master 

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Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of special master was in 1953

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“Special master.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20master. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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special master

noun
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