The meaning of EXCEPTION is the act of excepting : exclusion. How to use exception in a sentence.

Idiom the exception that proves the rule (Definition of exception from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

EXCEPTION definition: the act of excepting or the fact of being excepted. See examples of exception used in a sentence.

exception 1. 'exception' An exception is something or someone that a general statement does not apply to. The troops had the support of the local population, the exception being some environmentalist …

Dec 15, 2016 · An exception is a particular thing, person, or situation that is not included in a general statement, judgment, or rule. Few guitarists can sing as well as they can play; Eddie, however, is an …

Definition of exception noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

We'll make an exception [=allow the rule not to be followed] this time. Without exception, his books have been widely read and admired. It's all here, with the exception of [= except for, except] the sweater. …

Exception definition: The act of excepting or the condition of being excepted; exclusion.

An exception is something that is left out or not done on purpose. An exception to a rule does not follow that rule.

We don’t usually accept checks, but for you we’ll make an exception (=not include you in this rule). The spelling of this word is an interesting exception to the rule.