special act

noun

1. a legislative act that applies only to specific persons or to a specific area.

Example Sentences

A special act of remembrance is being held at a memorial cairn at the crash site on Sunday afternoon.

From BBC

Since then, she has appeared at the traditional Ceremony of the Keys on Monday, before watching a special act of loyalty military parade on Tuesday.

From BBC

“There was such a spirit and a sense of gratitude. Small-town crowds are so thrilled for these special acts.”

From Los Angeles Times

The parties agreed to settle for $200,000, which is the maximum that someone can recover for government wrongdoing in Florida without a special act by the state Legislature.

From Washington Times

The armed forces enjoy immunity from prosecution for their actions under a special act applicable in the state.

From Washington Post