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case n. [
instance, example] an occurrence of something; "it was a case of bad judgment"; "another instance occurred yesterday"; "but there is always the famous example of the Smiths"
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case n. [
event] a special set of circumstances; "in that event, the first possibility is excluded"; "it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled"
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case n. [
lawsuit, suit, cause, causa] a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy; "the family brought suit against the landlord"
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case n. the actual state of things; "that was not the case"
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case n. a portable container for carrying several objects; "the musicians left their instrument cases backstage"
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