special master

noun

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In an interview later in the show with Rupa Bhattacharyya, who served as the special master for the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, Stewart quipped about his wound. Judy Kurtz, The Hill, 25 Feb. 2025 Among them are the current judge, who was appointed after the death of Judge Philip Smith in 2022, as well as a former special master for the court, a family law attorney and a mediator who handles domestic cases. Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Feb. 2024 The filing found the special master's findings as incorrect. Daniel McFadin, arkansasonline.com, 25 Sep. 2024 The appeals court also has previously reversed Cannon’s rulings, including one appointing a special master to review the documents collected from Trump’s home for materials potentially protected by executive privilege, blocking their release to investigators. Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2025 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 15 Apr. 2025.

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special master

noun
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