1. A specific instance or situation involving one particular person or entity, considered separately from others
Each individual case must be evaluated on its own merits.
Cada caso individual deve ser avaliado de acordo com seus próprios méritos.
2. In legal, medical, or administrative contexts, a distinct matter or concern handled separately
The doctor reviewed each individual case before making a diagnosis.
O médico analisou cada caso individual antes de fazer o diagnóstico.