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exception

noun(ex-cep-tion)

the act of excepting : exclusion

exception

noun(ex-cep-tion)

one that is excepted; especially : a case to which a rule does not apply

exception

noun(ex-cep-tion)

question, objection

exception

idiom(ex-cep-tion)

to allow a rule not to be followed

exception

idiom(ex-cep-tion)

not different from usual

exception

noun phrase(ex-cep-tion)

not common or usual : not often done, seen, or happening : rare

exception

idiom(ex-cep-tion)

—used to say that a statement is true in all or almost all cases

exception

idiom(ex-cep-tion)

not including (someone or something)

exception

verb(ex-cep-tion)

to get into one's hands or into one's possession, power, or control: such as

exception

verb(ex-cep-tion)

to seize or capture physically

exception

verb(ex-cep-tion)

to get possession of (fish or game) by killing or capturing

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