special counsel

collocation in English

meaningsofspecialandcounsel

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special
adjective
uk
/ˈspeʃ.əl/us
/ˈspeʃ.əl/
not ordinary ...
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counsel
noun
uk
/ˈkaʊn.səl/us
/ˈkaʊn.səl/
formal
advice:
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(Definition ofspecialandcounselfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofspecial counsel

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The role of thespecialcounselclearly will be important in this context.
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It has a special procedure that enables intelligence information to be dealt with by thespecialcounselprocedure set up under the legislation.
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I have no doubt that the court would consider a reasonable adjournment, assuming thatspecialcounsel and solicitor had to be appointed to represent the accused in his absence.
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After the end of his second elected term, the city appointed him as aspecialcounselto carry on the litigation.
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Some firms use titles such as counsel,specialcounsel, and senior counsel for the same concept.
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Dent was rewarded with a post asspecialcounseland political strategist to the new president.
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Thespecialcounselprepared six reports on the progress of the governance changes outlined in the settlement agreement.
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He can employspecialcounselto assist the town counsel whenever he deems it to be necessary.
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When employed by the state or political subdivision to assist in a particular judicial branch case when the public interest so requires, the attorney is calledspecialcounsel.
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Thespecialcounselwas principally investigating whether any official violated a law that makes it a crime to knowingly disclose the identity of an undercover agent.
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Hanna has served asspecialcounselto numerous governmental units, has represented clients before state agencies and has worked on numerous projects in the educational, energy and utility areas.
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