noun
special city
A former Japanese municipal category (abolished in 2015) for cities with a population of at least 200,000, granting them some additional administrative authority.
特例市は、2015年に制度が廃止されました。
The special city system was abolished in 2015.
A core city, another former municipal category with more delegated authority than a special city.
Compound of 特例 (special case) and 市 (city), referring to a special municipal status.