special order1
noun
1A directive issued in a particular situation or under special circumstances.
2An order placed by a customer for an item which a shop does not have or keep in stock; (also) an order placed for an item which needs to be specially made or customized.
Origin
Mid 16th century.
special-order2
North American
verb
[with object] To place an order for (an item which a shop does not currently have or keep in stock); (also) to place an order for (an item which needs to be specially made or customized).
Origin
1920s; earliest use found in Evening Independent (Massillion, Ohio).