special case

NOUN

diplomatic immunity

Synonyms

WEAK

congressional immunity indemnity legislative immunity nonprosecution privilege special privilege

NOUN

grandfather clause

Synonyms

WEAK

grandfathering special privilege

Example Sentences

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SpaceX is proving to be a special case, though, with a top-10 U.S. stock market valuation right out of the gate.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

But Texas is a special case — and Talarico could prove a singular candidate.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2026

GLP-1s are a special case: Patients are willing to pay cash and bypass insurance altogether.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2025

I took the prized calculator out of its special case.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell