Meaning of special master | Babel Free

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An authority appointed by a judge to make sure that judicial orders are actually followed.

UK, US

Examples

“Daniel: You can't look⟳ at medical files, they're confidential. Kate: That's why I need⟳ a special master. Daniel: A special what? Kate: A knowledgeable and impartial third party to review⟳ the files to report⟳ on what Corvis was gonna tell⟳ the US attorney without revealing any personal information. That's why I convinced the US attorney to appoint you.”

“Judge⟳ Cannon said the special master’s role would be “to review⟳ the seized property, manage⟳ assertions of privilege and make⟳ recommendations thereon, and evaluate⟳ claims for return⟳ of property.””

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