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exceptions

The correct spelling is exceptions.

How to pronounce exceptions

noun

IPA: /əkˈsɛpʃənz/

Say it like: Exs-eps-hon-s

The correct spelling is exceptions. The act of excepting or excluding; exclusion; restriction by taking out something which would otherwise be included, as in a class, statement, rule. For example: "That rule is usually true, but there are a few exceptions."

Usage Examples

That rule is usually true, but there are a few exceptions.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The act of excepting or excluding; exclusion; restriction by taking out something which would otherwise be included, as in a class, statement, rule.
  2. 2.That which is excepted or taken out from others; a person, thing, or case, specified as distinct, or not included.
  3. 3.An objection, on legal grounds; also, as in conveyancing, a clause by which the grantor excepts or reserves something before the right is transferred.
  4. 4.An objection; cavil; dissent; disapprobation; offense; cause of offense; — usually followed by to or against.
  5. 5.An interruption in normal processing, typically caused by an error condition, that can be handled by another part of the program.

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