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English noun: exception

1. exception (cognition) a deliberate act of omission


SamplesWith the exception of the children, everyone was told the news.


Synonymselision, exclusion


Broader (hypernym)omission

2. exception (cognition) an instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization


SamplesAll her children were brilliant; the only exception was her last child.
An exception tests the rule.


Broader (hypernym)example, illustration, instance, representative

3. exception (communication) grounds for adverse criticism


SamplesHis authority is beyond exception.


Broader (hypernym)objection


Narrower (hyponym)caption









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