special master

noun

: master sense 4b

Examples of special master in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

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

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for special master

• burgomaster
• choirmaster
• quartermaster
• stationmaster
• aster
• blaster
• caster
• castor
• faster
• gaster
• laster
• paster

Legal Definition

special master

noun

: master sense 2