exception

[US]/ɪkˈsepʃn/
[UK]/ɪkˈsepʃn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. special case; a case or occurrence not conforming to the general rule

Phrases & Collocations

make an exception

without exception

exceptional circumstances

exceptional talent

exceptionally good

with the exception

no exception

an exception to

exception handling

take exception

exception handler

Example Sentences

There's an exception to every rule.

There is an exception to this grammatical rule.

Such exceptions do not invalidate the rule.

I'll make an exception in your case .

they took exception to his bohemian demeanour.

the pillars are no exception to the general style.

We will make an exception in this particular case.

took exception to the prosecutor's line of questioning.

This is considered an exception to the rule.

the results, with one notable exception, have been superb.

such accidents are the exception rather than the rule.

Kawakawa Yasunari makes no exception either.

the drives between towns are a delight, and the journey to Graz is no exception .

I take great exception to your suggestion that I only did this for the money.

All students without exception must take the English examination.

Boomkin may be a possible exception because of Innervate, and we'll take a look at that.

I take strong exception to your suggestion that this action was done for financial gain.

All his novels are set in Italy with the exception of his last.

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