special act
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Since then, she has appeared at the traditional Ceremony of the Keys on Monday, before watching a special act of loyalty military parade on Tuesday.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2022
Garrett Park originated in 1898 when the Maryland General Assembly passed a special act allowing it to incorporate.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 16, 2022
The Wendels dug in their heels, and it took a special act of the state legislature to get the deal done, according to a 1912 article in McClure’s Magazine.
From New York Times ● Apr. 8, 2016
The term of a patent may be extended only by a special act of Congress.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2016
Paine was invited to resume his seat the day before, by a special act of the Convention, after an eloquent speech by Thibaudeau.—
From The Writings Of Thomas Paine, Volume III. 1791-1804 by Paine, Thomas
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