special measures

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. External administration for a failing public service such as a school or hospital.
  2. Judicial systems to protect vulnerable witnesses in courts of law.
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see special, measures.

Word forms

special measures
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