special master

noun

: master sense 4b

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As part of her lawsuit, Phang is asking the court to appoint a special master to review the files. — Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 Carter said it would be too rushed to make a decision without an independent special master who could evaluate the substance of both sides’ claims. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026 Per the proposal for the special master, the parties still have some areas of dispute. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026 At the end of the day, the special master said, only a judge can decide what is owed, and that could be more or less than what the special master recommends. — Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for special master

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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

noun
: master sense 2
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