special case

noun

1. law an agreed written statement of facts submitted by litigants to a court for a decision on a point of law

Example Sentences

A special case review audit found that when the patient's mother said he was not responding, it would have been appropriate for the emergency medical dispatcher to clarify if the patient was awake, which could have triggered a different response.

From BBC

Though it is uncommon for the US government to directly support a single company, backing Intel could be a "special case" because the stakes are high for America's chipmaking edge, said tech analyst Austin Lyons.

From BBC

Amazon may be another special case.

From Los Angeles Times

A source told the BBC: "This is special treatment but this is a special case. There is no point pretending that Thames is not in serious financial distress and deserves a chance to turn things around."

From BBC

Salah's form and fitness makes him a special case, something FSG has readily acknowledged.

From BBC