special master

noun

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The settlement funds will eventually be distributed by a special master. ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 Wilken ruled class counsel first must raise this issue with Cousins, who, as special master, oversees implementation of the settlement and handles questions and disputes. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Aug. 2026 The judge denied Fischer’s request to appoint and fund a special master to oversee the privilege screen but allowed defense attorneys to review the records themselves instead of prosecutors. Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 Because a trial court judge never ruled that the DOC was negligent, the bill never got a hearing in either chamber of the Legislature or by a special master, the first step for claims bills. Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20master. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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special master

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