a deliberate act of omission; "with the exception of the children, everyone was told the news"
Used in a Sentence
exception
How to use exception in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for exception.
Editorial note
There is no phone you can buy on the mass market that will keep your data safe with the exception of - perhaps?
Examples10
Definitions3
Parts of speech1
Quick take
a deliberate act of omission; "with the exception of the children, everyone was told the news"
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of exception gathered in one view.
an instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization; "all her children were brilliant; the only exception was her last child"; "an exception tests the rule"
grounds for adverse criticism; "his authority is beyond exception"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for exception.
noun
a deliberate act of omission; "with the exception of the children, everyone was told the news"
noun
an instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization; "all her children were brilliant; the only exception was her last child"; "an exception tests the rule"
noun
grounds for adverse criticism; "his authority is beyond exception"
Example sentences
There is no phone you can buy on the mass market that will keep your data safe with the exception of - perhaps?
It's really easy to make an overwrought, complex app on any platform, and iOS is no exception.
If something is physically addictive, then someone with strong restraint might find an exception there.
If you have employees, pay them and get them off your books first; employee wages are, depending on the state you're in, the one likely exception to that rule.
" button throws an exception, because it ends up assigning "[object Object]NaN" to the global "unescape" and attempting to call it.
Yes I agree humor is frowned upon here, and I largely agree with that, but when its not humor for humors own sake, I sometimes make an exception.
Should the Court interpret radio communication so broadly within the Act to include such technologies as wireless internet and cellular phones, this exception could lead to absurd results.
The same goes for most of the political changes we associate with modernity and progress - with the notable exception of Bevan and his peers, the people turning the wheels were mainly minor aristocrats in dusty tweed.
Police interactions with the public cannot be private, with the only exception being undercover police work or other times when the identity of the other person must be protected as in the case of a minor.
I was made aware of how much propaganda there is in Western movies by a comment here on HN:"The major exception here is the Department of Defense, which has an open but barely publicized relationship with Tinsel Town, whereby, in exchange for advice, men and invaluable equipment, such as aircraft carriers and helicopters, the Pentagon routinely demands flattering script alterations.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use exception in a sentence?
There is no phone you can buy on the mass market that will keep your data safe with the exception of - perhaps?
What does exception mean?
a deliberate act of omission; "with the exception of the children, everyone was told the news"
What part of speech is exception?
exception is commonly used as noun.