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special term

American  

noun

Law.
  1. the sitting of a court for the trial of a special case.

  2. the sitting of a court at an extraordinary time.


Example Sentences

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Pastor Valdinei uses a special term for what he sees happening in Brazil - conspirituality.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2022

In fact, there’s a special term for a wedding poem: epithalamium.

From Washington Post • Sep. 13, 2018

Venture capitalists have a special term for investment opportunities that offer the potential for a big return but also carry a great deal of risk: high beta.

From New York Times • Jul. 20, 2016

There ought to be a special term for this marriage of brain and brawn.

From Forbes • Sep. 9, 2013

A. He has the right to appeal to the Justice holding a special term, asking for a new trial.

From Civil Government for Common Schools by Northam, Henry C.