"special measures" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} special measures pl (plural only)
  1. (UK) External administration for a failing public service such as a school or hospital. Tags: UK, plural, plural-only
    Sense id: en-special_measures-en-noun-RJ6p~vrb Categories (other): British English
  2. (Scots law) Judicial systems to protect vulnerable witnesses in courts of law. Tags: plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Scots law
    Sense id: en-special_measures-en-noun-E~sJwuht
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see special, measures. Tags: plural, plural-only
    Sense id: en-special_measures-en-noun-CWU22vLa

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