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“exception” in American English

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exception noun [ C/U ]
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› something that is not included, or the action of not including something:

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[ C ] Teen movies usually aren’t very good, but this one is an exception to the rule.
[ U ] Every apple in the box, without exception, was rotten.

(Definition of “exception” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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“exception” in English

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exception noun [ C or U ]
uk ​ /ɪkˈsep.ʃən/ us ​ /ɪkˈsep.ʃən/

B2 someone or something that is not included in a rule, group, or list or that does not behave in the expected way:

Men are usually quite good at map-reading but Tim is the exception.
There are exceptions to every rule.
I like all kinds of movies with the exception of (= but not) horror movies.
Her books are always entertaining and this one is no exception.
You must report here every Tuesday without exception.
make an exception

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take exception to sth/sb

C2 to be offended or made angry by something or someone:

Why did you take exception to what he said? He was only joking.

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(Definition of “exception” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Business

“exception” in Business English

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exception noun [ C ]
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› someone or something that is not included in a rule, group, or list, or that does not behave in the expected way:

Most of these states have moderate property taxes; Arizona's very high business property taxes are an exception.
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Carriage is free on all orders with the exception of urgent deliveries.
Businesses exist to make a profit, and banks are no exception.

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Medical insurance has more exceptions than most types of insurance.
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Most countries that ban the use of mobile phones while driving make an exception for hands-free phones.

(Definition of “exception” from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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