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exception
nounfemininegeneral usevery common/ɨʃˈsɛsɐ̃w̃/ex·ce·ção
Definition
1A person or thing that is excluded from or does not conform to a general rule, pattern, or class.
Usage examples
“Everyone must attend the meeting, with no exceptions.”
“His talent is an exception among his peers.”
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Common combinations
make an exceptionwithout exceptionexception to the rulewith the exception of
Idiomatic expressions
- The exception proves the rule. (the existence of an exception confirms the general rule)