exception
noun
the act of excepting or the fact of being excepted.
exceptions
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pluralof exception.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The party holding the White House has almost invariably lost seats in midterm elections, with just three exceptions in the House since 1934, according to figures compiled by the American Presidency Project.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
Section 40 of Nepal's Civil Code does allow for some exceptions, but it does not have a provision for disasters like the flood witnessed last month.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
There are going to be exceptions to the rule, but oftentimes you see even these candidates leveraging social media and talking policy in a different way.
From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2026
While that’s the usual reaction, there are exceptions.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026
Like all vegetarians, I had to decide on my rules and exceptions.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
