Definition of exception

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Exception (n.) An objection; cavil; dissent; disapprobation; offense; cause of offense; -- usually followed by to or against.

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Rule :: Rule (a.) A general principle concerning the formation or use of words, or a concise statement thereof; thus, it is a rule in England, that s or es , added to a noun in the singular number, forms the plural of that noun; but man forms its plural men, and is an exception to the rule..
Exceptive :: Exceptive (a.) That excepts; including an exception; as, an exceptive proposition..
Saving :: Saving (n.) Exception; reservation.
Bar :: Bar (n.) To except; to exclude by exception.
Excepting :: Excepting (prep. & conj., but properly a participle) With rejection or exception of; excluding; except..
Exceptless :: Exceptless (a.) Not exceptional; usual.
Reserve :: Reserve (n.) That which is excepted; exception.
Primogeniture :: Primogeniture (a.) The exclusive right of inheritance which belongs to the eldest son. Thus in England the right of inheriting the estate of the father belongs to the eldest son, and in the royal family the eldest son of the sovereign is entitled to the throne by primogeniture. In exceptional cases, among the female children, the crown descends by right of primogeniture to the eldest daughter only and her issue..
Exceptionable :: Exceptionable (a.) Liable to exception or objection; objectionable.
Universally :: Universally (adv.) In a universal manner; without exception; as, God's laws are universally binding on his creatures..
Reserve :: Reserve (v. t.) To make an exception of; to except.
Exempt :: Exempt (a.) Extraordinary; exceptional.
Exceptional :: Exceptional (a.) Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare; hence, better than the average; superior..
Exceptionless :: Exceptionless (a.) Without exception.
Excipient :: Excipient (v. t.) Taking an exception.
Challenge :: Challenge (n.) To object to or take exception to, as to a juror, or member of a court..
Exceptor :: Exceptor (n.) One who takes exceptions.
Challenge :: Challenge (n.) An exception to a person as not legally qualified to vote. The challenge must be made when the ballot is offered.
Fallency :: Fallency (n.) An exception.
Exceptious :: Exceptious (a.) Disposed or apt to take exceptions, or to object; captious..
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