Masters
/ˈmæstərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of master, referring to a person with authority or control, or a legal official such as a court-appointed officer.
The court appointed several masters to oversee different aspects of the complex litigation.
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In legal contexts, "masters" commonly denotes court-appointed officials who assist judges, distinct from informal uses referring to authority figures.
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