exception

exception
/Ik'sepSFn/ noun (C, U)
1 something or someone that is not included in a rule, does not follow the expected pattern etc: With one or two notable exceptions, there are few women conductors. | no exception (=used to emphasize that a law or rule concerns someone or something): The law applies to all European countries; Britain is no exception. | minor exception (=one that is not very important) | exception to a rule: The spelling of this word is an interesting exception to the rule. | the exception that proves the rule (=used to say that the fact that something is not true or does not exist in one situation emphasizes the fact that it is true or exists in general): Most people here are very dedicated; I'm afraid Rhea's the exception that proves the rule.
2 make an exception used to say that on one particular occasion the normal rules or standards do not have to be obeyed: We don't usually give credit, but as you're a regular customer we'll make an exception this time.
3 take exception to sth to be angry or upset because of something: Tom took great exception to my remark about Americans.
4 without exception used to say that something is true of all the people or things in a group: Every type of plant, without exception, contains some kind of salt.
5 with the exception of used to introduce the only thing, person, or place about which a statement is not true: I think everyone, with the possible exception of Fauzi, will pass the exam.

Longman dictionary of contemporary English. 2004.

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