Meaning & Definition of Exception in English
English⟶
Exception
/ɪksɛpʃən/
noun
1. A deliberate act of omission
- "With the exception of the children, everyone was told the news"
synonym:
- exception,
- exclusion,
- elision
2. An instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization
- "All her children were brilliant
- The only exception was her last child"
- "An exception tests the rule"
synonym:
- exception
3. Grounds for adverse criticism
- "His authority is beyond exception"
synonym:
- exception
Examples of using
Can you make an exception?
Could you make an exception?
Very well, we'll make an exception in your case.