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Peculiar

n.
  1. That which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.
  2. (Eng. Canon Law) A particular parish or church which is exempt from the jurisdiction of the ordinary.
    3. Court of Peculiars (Eng. Law),
    a branch of the Court of Arches having cognizance of the affairs of peculiars.
    Dean of peculiars .
    See under Dean, 1.