Vocabulary Entry

exception

|noun • verb

noun

A case or instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization.

Example Sentences

"The exception to the rule is that some students can take the test at a different time."

"She is a talented musician, a true exception among her peers."

"In this case, an exception was made for the employee's request."

verb

Example Sentences

"The policy exceptions were outlined in the employee handbook."

"Can you exception this case for me?"

"He wished to exception some items from the general guidelines."