1. Actions or measures that are unusual, remarkable, or outside the normal course of events; typically taken in response to extraordinary circumstances
The government implemented exceptional actions to address the economic crisis.
O governo implementou ações excepcionais para enfrentar a crise econômica.
2. Legal or administrative measures taken beyond standard procedures in emergency or special situations
Exceptional actions were authorized during the pandemic to expedite medical approvals.
Ações excepcionais foram autorizadas durante a pandemia para acelerar as aprovações médicas.