exception

CEFRC1

/əkˈsɛpʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A person or thing that is not included in a rule.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    An objection, on legal grounds; also, as in conveyancing, a clause by which the grantor excepts or reserves something before the right is transferred.

Examples

  • There is an exception to every rule.

  • We will make an exception of your case.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. That which is excluded from others; a person, thing, or case, specified as distinct, or not included.

  2. The act of excepting or excluding; exclusion; restriction by taking out something which would otherwise be included, as in a class, statement, rule.

  3. An objection; cavil; dissent; disapprobation; offense; cause of offense.

More examples

In context

  • But the church is an exception.

  • That rule is usually true, but there are a few exceptions.

  • the exception of a rule

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Origin

noun

From Middle English exception, excepcioun, from Anglo-Norman excepcioun, from Old French excepcion, from Latin exceptiō. Equivalent to except + -ion.