Meaning of special master | Babel Free

Definitions

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.””

CEFR level