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Exception: Something or someone that doesn't follow the usual rule or is not included in a general statement. For example, if a person accused of a crime says they are innocent because of a special circumstance, that's called an exception. In contracts or deeds, an exception means that something is not included. If a lawyer disagrees with a judge's decision, they might "take exception" to it.
Exception is a term used to describe something or someone that does not follow the usual rule or is excluded from a general statement or condition.
These examples illustrate how the term "exception" is used in different contexts. In each case, the exception refers to something that is different from the norm or excluded from a general statement or condition.