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Exception

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

We will make an exception of your case.
There is an exception to every rule.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Although most birds can fly, the ostrich is a notable ____ to this rule.

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