special rule
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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There is a special rule that can allow a surviving spouse to use the $500,000 exclusion for a sale occurring within two years after their spouse’s death.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
As Gilbride explained, the special rule demanding proof of “prejudice” is not anywhere in the text of the FAA.
From Slate ● May 24, 2022
"There is no special rule or defence for the driving of a police officer," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2021
A special rule let games be postponed up to 48 hours if replacements were needed for infected or quarantined players.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 12, 2021
The game was declared a draw through the special rule of repetition—that is, when a position comes about three times, not necessarily in succession, the game is automatically a draw.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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