exception

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /əkˈsɛpʃən/
• SAMPA: /@k"sEpS@n/
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Noun

Singular exception

Plural exceptions

1. The act of excepting or excluding; exclusion
2. (countable) Something that is taken out from others; something said to be distinct or not included

   Almost every rule has its exceptions.