special master

noun

: master sense 4b

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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 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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