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Can the word "special" have a negative connotation?
"Special education" is the usual U.S. term for the department of a public school that works with children with severe learning or mental disabilities. The term uses the word "special" in its original definition of "unique" or "different", as a euphemism to replace terms used previously such as "slow class" or "MR class".
In legal citations, why are "see", "see also", etc., in italics?
Well, going pro se to my son's special education impartial hearing, which lasted ten days, writing the closing argument, and writing a 40-page petition of appeal, have already made me well aware of my lack of legal training. Please don't rub it in!
Etymology of "div" meaning "a stupid or foolish person"
A child with "individual needs" has needs which are different from the majority of children, usually involving particular aspects of school life — generally learning, although it could apply to other aspects like personal care — for which special assistance is required.
Someone who thinks they are overly special/out of the ordinary
A special snowflake is someone who feels he is different (read: better) than everyone else. This term is quite informal and has gained a lot of popularity recently; I often see it used in criticism against social justice warriors. Its origin lies on the oft-repeated trivia that no two snowflakes are the same.
capitalization - To capitalize "department" or not - English Language ...
When using the word 'department' (or 'group', 'committee', and the like) as part of a recognized name it would be capitalized:
capitalization - Capitalize fields of study? - English Language & Usage ...
Below user Robusto's foregoing answer, user Clément requests sources which I provide here: An Internet search yielded this which then recommended this by the University of Sussex:
capitalization - "Masters degree" — capital M or not? - English ...
The word "master's degree", used generically, means the degree attained by a master. For example, using it in this sentence is correct:
What is the acronym for a minor in a subject at a university?
I'm filling out a resume and need to list my education. For my bachelor's degree, it's just "B.S. Whatever", no problem.
What is a word to describe something that belongs exclusively to or is ...
c. 1300, properte, "nature, quality, distinctive character always present in an individual or class," later "possession, land or goods owned, things subject to ownership" (early 14c., but this sense is rare before 17c.), from an Anglo-French modification of Old French proprete, "individuality, peculiarity; property" (12c., Modern French ...
What is the proper usage of the phrase "due diligence"?
A lawyer referring to the process of investigating a potential merger/investment might say:. We need to perform due diligence.
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