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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Iridium :: Iridium (n.) A rare metallic element, of the same group as platinum, which it much resembles, being silver-white, but harder, and brittle, and indifferent to most corrosive agents. With the exception of osmium, it is the heaviest substance known, its specific gravity being 22.4. Symbol Ir. Atomic weight 192.5..
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..
Saving :: Saving (participle) With the exception of; except; excepting; also, without disrespect to..
Exception :: Exception (n.) That which is excepted or taken out from others; a person, thing, or case, specified as distinct, or not included; as, almost every general rule has its exceptions..
Saving :: Saving (n.) Exception; reservation.
Straight :: Straight (superl.) Making no exceptions or deviations in one's support of the organization and candidates of a political party; as, a straight Republican; a straight Democrat; also, containing the names of all the regularly nominated candidates of a party and no others; as, a straight ballot..
Unexceptionable :: Unexceptionable (a.) Not liable to any exception or objection; unobjectionable; faultless; good; excellent; as, a man of most unexceptionable character..
Exceptant :: Exceptant (a.) Making exception.
Altogether :: Altogether (adv.) Without exception; wholly; completely.
Fallency :: Fallency (n.) An exception.
Challenge :: Challenge (n.) To object to or take exception to, as to a juror, or member of a court..
Reserve :: Reserve (v. t.) To make an exception of; to except.
Bar :: Bar (n.) To except; to exclude by exception.
Irrecusable :: Irrecusable (a.) Not liable to exception or rejection.
Unlimited :: Unlimited (a.) Undefined; indefinite; not bounded by proper exceptions; as, unlimited terms..
Saving :: Saving (a.) Making reservation or exception; as, a saving clause..
Challenge :: Challenge (n.) An exception to a person as not legally qualified to vote. The challenge must be made when the ballot is offered.
Demur :: Demur (v. i.) To scruple or object; to take exception; as, I demur to that statement..
Exceptious :: Exceptious (a.) Disposed or apt to take exceptions, or to object; captious..
Singular :: Singular (a.) Distinguished as existing in a very high degree; rarely equaled; eminent; extraordinary; exceptional; as, a man of singular gravity or attainments..
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