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exception
exception
/ɪkˈsɛpʃən/
noun
(
)
A deliberate act of omission
(
elision
,
exclusion
,
exception
)
a deliberate act of omission
With the exception of the children, everyone was told the news
with the exception of the children, everyone was told the news
(
)
An instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization
(
exception
)
an instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization
All her children were brilliant; the only exception was her last child
all her children were brilliant; the only exception was her last child
An exception tests the rule
an exception tests the rule
Grounds for adverse criticism
(
exception
)
grounds for adverse criticism
His authority is beyond exception
his authority is beyond exception
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