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ex·cep·tion

noun \ik-ˈsep-shən\

Definition of EXCEPTION

1
: the act of excepting : exclusion
2
: one that is excepted; especially : a case to which a rule does not apply
3
: question, objection <witnesses whose authority is beyond exception — T. B. Macaulay>
4
: an oral or written legal objection
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Examples of EXCEPTION

  1. There will be no exceptions to this rule.
  2. <I take strong exception to your assessment of his singing ability.>

First Known Use of EXCEPTION

14th century

Related to EXCEPTION

Synonyms
challenge, complaint, demur, demurral, demurrer, difficulty, objection, expostulation, fuss, kick, protest, question, remonstrance, stink

Rhymes with EXCEPTION

conception, deception, inception, perception, reception, subreption

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