special issue

English

Noun

special issue (plural special issues)

2. (law) An issue taken by denying a particular part of the allegations.

   Coordinate term: general issue

4. (scientific journals) An issue that is different from the usual run of issues, usually because it is a theme issue: one in which the articles are unified by a theme. Some supplements are of this character, and whether such an issue is called a supplement or a special issue is determined by each journal's style.

   Coordinate term: supplement

Adjective

special issue (not comparable)

2. Not of the usual type issued by an organization.

   Antonym: standard issue

   The special forces in the area had some special issue weaponry in addition to the standard rifle and service pistol.