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exceptions

/əkˈsɛpʃənz/

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noun

The act of excepting or excluding; exclusion; restriction by taking out something which would otherwise be included, as in a class, statement, rule.

Examples :

"The teacher made it clear that, with a few exceptions, all students needed to complete the assignment by Friday. "

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noun

That which is excepted or taken out from others; a person, thing, or case, specified as distinct, or not included.

Examples :

"That rule is usually true, but there are a few exceptions."

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noun

An objection, on legal grounds; also, as in conveyancing, a clause by which the grantor excepts or reserves something before the right is transferred.

Examples :

"The sale of the house included all appliances, with the exceptions of the antique refrigerator and the grandfather clock. "

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noun

An objection; cavil; dissent; disapprobation; offense; cause of offense; — usually followed by to or against.

Examples :

"The teacher made exceptions to the late homework policy for students who were sick. "

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An interruption in normal processing, typically caused by an error condition, that can be handled by another part of the program.

Examples :

"Our teacher said there are no exceptions to the homework deadline, even if you are sick. "

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