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Special Teams: The units that handle kickoffs, punts, free kicks and field goal attempts. Often manned by second and third team players.

Special Use Airspace (SUA): Airspace of defined dimensions identified by an area on the surface of the earth wherein activities must be confined because of their nature and/or wherein limitations may be imposed upon ai . . . View Full Definition

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program For Women Infants And Children (WIC): WIC provides federal grant funds to state health agencies and recognized Indian tribal organizations to operate programs for low-income pregnant and postpartum mothers, infants, and children . . . View Full Definition

Special Warranty Deed: A deed in which the grantor warrants or guarantees the title only against defects arising during the period of his or her tenure and ownership of the property and not against defects existin . . . View Full Definition

Special-Purpose Property: Hotels, resorts, nursing homes, theaters, schools, places of worship and other organizations whose specialized needs dictate the design and operation of the property.

Specialist Block Purchase And Sale: On an exchange, the member firm that is designated as the market maker (or dealer for a listed common stock). Member of a stock exchange who maintains a 'fair and orderly market' in one or m . . . View Full Definition

Specialist: A species with a very narrow range in habitat or food requirements. For example, the Marbled Murrelet nests in old-growth forests on thick branches high up in the forest canopy. Compare generalist.

Special Studies Zone: A specific area where an investigation is taking place regarding seismic or geologic considerations.

Special Situation: An undervalued stock that one or more analysts expects to increase in price in the very near future because of an anticipated — and welcome — change within the company is known as a special . . . View Full Definition

Special Populations: People who might be more sensitive or susceptible to exposure to hazardous substances because of factors such as age, occupation, sex, or behaviors (for example, cigarette smoking). Children . . . View Full Definition