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   ex·cep·tion

   /ikˈsepSH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. a person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule: "the drives between towns are a delight, and the journey to Graz is no exception"

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin exceptio(n-), from excipere ‘take out’ (see except).

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   The meaning of EXCEPTION is the act of excepting : exclusion. How to use exception in a sentence.

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   EXCEPTION definition: 1. someone or something that is not included in a rule, group, or list or that does not behave in…. Learn more.

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   An exception is something that is left out or not done on purpose. An exception to a rule does not follow that rule. This word is used for all sorts of things that are not usual or usually allowed.

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   EXCEPTION meaning: 1. someone or something that is not included in a rule, group, or list or that does not behave in…. Learn more.

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   An exception is a situation, thing, or person that is not included in a general statement. Not many people can sing well and play well, but he is an exception. American English : exception / ɪkˈsɛpʃən /

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   Definition of exception noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   exception. noun. /ɪkˈsɛpʃn/. a person or thing that is not included in a general statement Most of the buildings in the town are modern, but the church is an exception. With very few exceptions, private schools get the best exam results.

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   1. the act of excepting or the fact of being excepted. 2. something excepted; an instance or case not conforming to the general rule. 3. an adverse criticism, esp. on a particular point; opposition of opinion; objection; demurral. 4. a. an objection, as to a ruling of the court during a trial.

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    EXCEPTION definition: 1. someone or something that is not included in a rule, group, or list: 2. to not treat someone or…. Learn more.

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    noun. the act of excepting or the fact of being excepted. something excepted; an instance or case not conforming to the general rule. an adverse criticism, especially on a particular point; opposition of opinion; objection; demurral: a statement liable to exception. Law. an objection, as to a ruling of the court in the course of a trial.