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- Dictionaryexception/ɪkˈsɛpʃn/
noun
- 1. a person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule: "he always plays top tunes, and tonight was no exception"
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EXCEPTION definition: 1. someone or something that is not included in a rule, group, or list or that does not behave in…. Learn more.
The meaning of EXCEPTION is the act of excepting : exclusion. How to use exception in a sentence.
noun. the act of excepting or the fact of being excepted. something excepted; an instance or case not conforming to the general rule. an adverse criticism, especially on a particular point; opposition of opinion; objection; demurral: a statement liable to exception. Law. an objection, as to a ruling of the court in the course of a trial.
EXCEPTION meaning: 1. someone or something that is not included in a rule, group, or list or that does not behave in…. Learn more.
EXCEPTION definition: 1. someone or something that is not included in a rule, group, or list: 2. to not treat someone or…. Learn more.
Definition of exception noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
An exception is something that is left out or not done on purpose. An exception to a rule does not follow that rule. This word is used for all sorts of things that are not usual or usually allowed.
1. the act of excepting or the fact of being excepted. 2. something excepted; an instance or case not conforming to the general rule. 3. an adverse criticism, esp. on a particular point; opposition of opinion; objection; demurral. 4. a. an objection, as to a ruling of the court during a trial.
exception. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English ex‧cep‧tion /ɪkˈsepʃən/ S3 W2 noun [ countable, uncountable] 1 something or someone that is not included in a general statement or does not follow a rule or pattern It’s been cold, but today’s an exception. with the exception of somebody/something We all laughed, with the ...
