Special Admission

/ˈspɛʃəl ədˈmɪʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A process or procedure allowing a student to be admitted to an educational institution under exceptional conditions outside the usual admissions criteria.
    The university granted her special admission despite her incomplete application.
  2. (n.) An extraordinary acceptance to a court or legal proceeding, often permitting participation of a party not normally entitled to appear.
    The defendant sought special admission to file an amicus brief in the case.

Forms

  • special admission

Commentary

Special admission is often used where normal rules do not apply, requiring clear justification for the exception.

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