noun
special circumstances
Refers to exceptional or unusual conditions that affect a situation, often used in formal or explanatory contexts.
特殊事情により、本日の営業は休止いたします。
Due to special circumstances, we will be closed today.
この地域には特殊事情があるため、特別な対応が必要だ。
Because this area has special circumstances, special measures are needed.
事情 means 'circumstances' or 'reasons' in general, while 特殊事情 specifically refers to exceptional or unusual circumstances.
Compound of 特殊 (とくしゅ, 'special') and 事情 (じじょう, 'circumstances').