特

introduced species (esp. invasive species as defined by law)

special administrative region (of China; e.g. Hong Kong); SAR

special counsel

behavioral characteristic; behavioral trait

anti-aircraft artillery

Law

Act on Specified Commercial Transactions

Organization name

Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan

research fellow

extra-curricular activities; special activities

(US) Navy SEALs

limited express train

parliamentary privilege

Minister of State for Special Missions

patent pending

special legislation

special school; special needs school

Law

immunity from arrest (for Diet members, foreign diplomats, etc.); parliamentary immunity; legislative immunity; diplomatic immunity

special purpose submarine (esp. Japanese midget submarines used in WWII)

special education; special-needs education

Law

specified disaster; disaster of extreme severity; large-scale (natural, etc.) disaster identified as especially disruptive

distinguished professor (unofficial title awarded by the institution itself)

Abbreviation

Minister of State for Special Missions

Organization name

Special Air Service (UK, Australia, etc.); SAS

patent income