definition of
case

[1] #1 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". wn

[2] #2 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". wn

[3] #3 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". wn

[4] #4 case n. the actual state of things; "that was not the case". wn

[5] #5 case n. a portable container for carrying several objects; "the musicians left their instrument cases backstage". wn