VocabJLPT N1
special case
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. special case
  2. 2. exception
A special exception or special case that differs from the standard rules or regulations. It's used in legal, administrative, or formal contexts when a particular situation is granted treatment outside the normal guidelines.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Seriously, another special case? What's the point of having rules?

Sentence 2

The deadline has passed — is there any special exception available?

Sentence 3

Extensions aren't normally allowed, but natural disasters qualify as a special case.

Sentence 4

Taking the applicant's circumstances into account, we will conduct a re-review as a special exception.

Sentence 5

This matter has been treated as a special case, and the standard review was waived.