1. A legal action or proceeding that is extraordinary or unusual in nature, typically employed when standard procedures are inadequate or insufficient
The court granted an exceptional action to address the unique circumstances of the case.
O tribunal concedeu uma ação excepcional para lidar com as circunstâncias únicas do caso.
2. Any action taken that is remarkable, unusual, or goes beyond normal or ordinary conduct
His exceptional action in saving the child earned him recognition.
Sua ação excepcional ao salvar a criança lhe rendeu reconhecimento.