特 例(とくれい)

とくれい

noun

special case, exception

formallegal

1. special case, exception, special provision

A case or provision that deviates from the standard rule or regulation. Often used in legal, administrative, and business contexts for exceptional treatment that is formally recognized.

これは特例(とくれい)として認(みと)める。

This will be allowed as a special exception.

特例(とくれい)措置(そち)により税金(ぜいきん)が免除(めんじょ)された。

Taxes were waived through a special provision.

今回(こんかい)は特例(とくれい)だが、次(つぎ)からは規則(きそく)どおりに対応(たいおう)してください。

This time is a special exception, but from next time please follow the rules.

Usage

特例(とくれい) implies a formally recognized deviation from the norm, unlike 例外(れいがい) (exception) which is more general. 特例(とくれい) is often used when authorities or organizations officially permit something that normally wouldn't be allowed.

Common collocations

特例(とくれい)として認(みと)める: to allow as a special case
特例(とくれい)措置(そち): special provision/measure
特例(とくれい)を設(もう)ける: to establish a special provision
特例(とくれい)法(ほう): special measures law
特例(とくれい)を適用(てきよう)する: to apply a special exception

Related Words

Synonym: 例外(れいがい) (exception)

general

Added 2026.2.25 22:28 · Revised 2026.9.4 21:31

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