Special Admission
/ˈspɛʃəl ədˈmɪʃən/
Definitions
- (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.
- (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.
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- special admission
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Commentary
Special admission is often used where normal rules do not apply, requiring clear justification for the exception.
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