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 …

the act of excepting or the fact of being excepted:[uncountable] Fill in every line in this form without exception. something excepted:[countable] I'll make an exception in your case.

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. …

2 days ago · exception (countable and uncountable, plural exceptions) The act of excepting or excluding; exclusion; restriction by taking out something which would otherwise be included, as in a …

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 exception. …

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

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