noun
Special Permission to Stay in Japan
Abbreviation of 在留特別許可. Refers to a discretionary residence status granted by the Minister of Justice to individuals who would otherwise be subject to deportation, such as visa overstayers or illegal entrants.
See also: 在留特別許可
在特が認められれば、日本に引き続き滞在できる。
If Special Permission to Stay is granted, you can continue to reside in Japan.
弁護士は在特の申請をサポートしてくれた。
The lawyer helped me with the application for Special Permission to Stay.