special : Idioms & Phrases

• noun a physical theory of relativity based on the assumption that the speed of light in a vacuum is a constant and the assumption that the laws of physics are invariant in all inertial systems
  special relativity theory; Einstein's special theory of relativity; special relativity.
  

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• specially; in particular. Chaucer.

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• noun the agency that provides units to conduct unconventional and counter-guerilla warfare
  NSW.
  

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• noun a cheap handgun that is easily obtained
  

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• noun a legislative act that applies only to a particular person or particular district
  

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• (Law), an administration limited to certain specified effects or acts, or one granted during a particular time or the existence of a special cause, as during a controversy respecting the probate of a will, or the right of administration, etc.

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• an agency confined to some particular matter.

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• noun someone whose authority is limited to the special undertaking they have been instructed to perform
  

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• noun a specialist regiment of the British army that is trained in commando techniques of warfare and used in clandestine operations (especially against terrorist groups)
  SAS.
  

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• noun an additional tax levied on private property for public improvements that enhance the value of the property
  

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• (Law), sureties who undertake that, if the defendant is convicted, he shall satisfy the plaintiff, or surrender himself into custody. Tomlins. Wharton (Law Dict.).

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• noun a government police department dealing with political security
  

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• . See under Constable. Bouvier.

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• noun a contract that is signed and has the (wax) seal of the signer attached
  sealed instrument; contract under seal.
  

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• noun a court-martial to try soldiers for offenses less serious that than those committed in action; consists of at least three officers
  

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• (Law), a damage resulting from the act complained of, as a natural, but not the necessary, consequence of it.

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• noun mail that is delivered by a special carrier (for an additional charge)
  

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• (Law), a demurrer for some defect of form in the opposite party pleading, in which the cause of demurrer is particularly stated.

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• a deposit made of a specific thing to be kept distinct from others.

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• noun reserve assets in the International Monetary Fund; designed to supplement reserves of gold and convertible currencies used to maintain stability in the foreign exchange market
  paper gold.
  

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• noun education of physically or mentally handicapped children whose needs cannot be met in an ordinary classroom
  

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• noun an effect used to produce scenes that cannot be achieved by normal techniques (especially on film)
  

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• noun a division of the United States Army that is specially trained for guerilla fighting
  Special Forces; U. S. Army Special Forces.
  

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• . (Biol.) See under Homology.

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• (Law), an injuction granted on special grounds, arising of the circumstances of the case. Daniell.

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• noun an individual or group who are concerned with some particular part of the economy and who try to influence legislators or bureaucrats to act in their favor
  

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• (Law), an issue produced upon a special plea. Stephen.

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• noun a jury whose members are selected for special knowledge for a case involving complicated issues
  blue ribbon jury.
  

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• (Law), a jury consisting of persons of some particular calling, station, or qualification, which is called upon motion of either party when the cause is supposed to require it; a struck jury.

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• noun street names for ketamine
  jet; honey oil; K; super acid; green; super C; cat valium.
  

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• noun an athletic contest modeled after the Olympic Games but intended for mentally or physically handicapped persons
  

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• (Mil.), orders which do not concern, and are not published to, the whole command, such as those relating to the movement of a particular corps, a detail, a temporary camp, etc.

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• a limited partner; a partner with a limited or restricted responsibility; unknown at common law.

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• a limited or particular partnership; a term sometimes applied to a partnership in a particular business, operation, or adventure.

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• (Law), a plea setting forth particular and new matter, distinguished from the general issue. Bouvier.

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• (Law), originally, a counsel who devoted himself to drawing special counts and pleas; in a wider sense, a lawyer who draws pleadings.

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• noun an argument that ignores all unfavorable evidence
  
• noun (law) a pleading that alleges new facts in avoidance of the opposing allegations
  

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• (Law), the allegation of special or new matter, as distingiushed from a direct denial of matter previously alleged on the side. Bouvier. The popular denomination of the whole science of pleading. Stephen. The phrase is sometimes popularly applied to the specious, but unsound, argumentation of one whose aim is victory, and not truth. Burrill.

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• (Law), a qualified or limited ownership possession, as in wild animals, things found or bailed.

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• noun a physical theory of relativity based on the assumption that the speed of light in a vacuum is a constant and the assumption that the laws of physics are invariant in all inertial systems
  special relativity theory; Einstein's special theory of relativity; special relativity.
  

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• noun a physical theory of relativity based on the assumption that the speed of light in a vacuum is a constant and the assumption that the laws of physics are invariant in all inertial systems
  special relativity theory; Einstein's special theory of relativity; special relativity.
  

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• noun a session that is held in addition to the regular sessions
  

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• an extraordinary session; a session at an unusual time or for an unusual purpose; as, a special session of Congress or of a legislature.

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• an act of the legislature which has reference to a particular person, place, or interest; in distinction from a general law.

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• noun a physical theory of relativity based on the assumption that the speed of light in a vacuum is a constant and the assumption that the laws of physics are invariant in all inertial systems
  special relativity theory; Einstein's special theory of relativity; special relativity.
  

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• noun a verdict rendered on certain specific factual issues posed by the court without finding for one party or the other
  

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• (Law), a special finding of the facts of the case, leaving to the court the application of the law to them. Wharton (Law Dict.).

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• noun a squad of policemen who have been trained to deal with violent and dangerous situations
  Special Weapons and Tactics squad; SWAT team; SWAT squad.
  

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• noun a squad of policemen who have been trained to deal with violent and dangerous situations
  Special Weapons and Tactics squad; SWAT team; SWAT squad.
  

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• noun a division of the United States Army that is specially trained for guerilla fighting
  Special Forces; U. S. Army Special Forces.
  

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• noun a division of the United States Army that is specially trained for guerilla fighting
  Special Forces; U. S. Army Special Forces.
  

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