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    Excepción (en. Exception)

    /eksɛpˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Deviation from a norm or rule.
    The exception proves the rule.
    La excepción confirma la regla.
    Particular case that deviates from the usual.
    It is an exception to the company's policy.
    Es una excepción a la política de la empresa.
    Formality invoked to avoid the application of a norm.
    He requested an exception to avoid paying the fine.
    Pidió una excepción para no pagar la multa.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'exceptione', derived from 'excipere', which means 'to receive' or 'to take out'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    without exception
    without excluding anyone or anything.
    sin excepción
    exception to the rule
    case that does not follow the general norm.
    excepción a la regla
    make an exception
    to stop applying a norm in a specific case.
    hacer excepción

    Related Words

    except
    to exclude something from a general rule or logic.
    exceptuar
    exclusive
    that excludes someone or something.
    excluyente
    particular
    referring to a singular case.
    particular

    Slang Meanings

    Something out of the ordinary.
    Today I have class, but tomorrow is an exception because it's a holiday.
    Hoy tengo clase, pero mañana es una excepción porque es festivo.