Legal Definitions - special rule

A special rule is a specific rule that applies only to a particular case or circumstance. It can also refer to a rule that supplements or supersedes a parliamentary authority or applies only to a specific matter, such as a bill.

• A school has a special rule that allows students to wear hats in the classroom on Fridays.
• The United States Congress may pass a special rule that allows a bill to be considered without going through the usual committee process.

These examples illustrate how a special rule is a specific exception or addition to a general rule. The school's rule about wearing hats is only applicable on Fridays, while the Congress's special rule allows for a different process for considering a bill. Both examples show how a special rule is tailored to a specific circumstance or situation.