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individual case
A specific, individual case or a special situation that is considered separately and is not regarded as generally applicable.
Normalerweise ist das verboten, aber in diesem Einzelfall machen wir eine Ausnahme.
Normally that is forbidden, but in this individual case we will make an exception.
on a case-by-case basis
A phrase meaning that a decision or assessment depends on the specific situation in question.
Ob eine Förderung gewährt wird, muss im Einzelfall geprüft werden.
Whether funding is granted must be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
The word is a clear compound of 'einzel' (individual) and 'Fall' (case). So it literally means an 'individual case' and is therefore easy to understand.
Jeder Antrag wird als Einzelfall behandelt.
Each application is treated as an individual case.
'Einzelfall' (individual case) is often used to describe an exception to a general rule. Typical sentences follow the pattern: 'Normally rule X applies, but in this individual case we will make an exception.'
Die Regel ist streng, aber bei Ihnen machen wir eine Ausnahme, da es ein klarer Einzelfall ist.
The rule is strict, but in your case we will make an exception, since it is clearly an individual case.
The phrase 'im Einzelfall' (on a case-by-case basis) is used like an adverb. It signals that a decision is not made across the board, but depending on the specific situation, often with verbs such as 'prüfen' (to review/check), 'entscheiden' (to decide), or 'bewerten' (to assess).
Ob die Kosten übernommen werden, muss im Einzelfall entschieden werden.
Whether the costs will be covered must be decided on a case-by-case basis.
exception
Eine Ausnahme (exception) refers to a case that deviates from a general rule. An Einzelfall (individual case), by contrast, is considered separately as a particular situation and does not necessarily have to break a rule. Use Ausnahme when something deviates from the rule, and Einzelfall when each case is assessed individually.
Über die kostenlose Rückgabe entscheiden wir in diesem Einzelfall nach den genauen Umständen.
In this individual case, we will decide whether to allow a free return based on the exact circumstances.
Die kostenlose Rückgabe ist eine Ausnahme von unserer allgemeinen Regel.
Free returns are an exception to our general rule.
