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special victims unit

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A specialized branch within some law enforcement agencies, focusing on cases involving vulnerable or high-risk victims.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: government, law-enforcement

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Synonyms: SVU

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

Alternative letter-case form of special victims unit.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of

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