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

(pathology) A type of antibody produced in a transplant recipient that is functional against donated tissue.

(law) A judicial proceeding other than an action, such as a writ of mandamus.

plural of special proceeding

(law) A document (often authenticated by a notary public or a lawyer) with a sample signature handwritten by a person, kept by a bank or another organization, which lets them verify that other signatures were also written by the same person.

(medicine) A glycoprotein enzyme secreted by the epithelial cells of the prostate gland and becoming part of the ejaculate; used in the diagnosis of prostate cancer.

plural of prostate-specific antigen

(UK, Commonwealth of Nations) A unit responsible for matters of national security and intelligence.

Alternative form of handyman's special

(US, simile) Very pretty.