Exception — synonyms, definition

1. exception (Noun)

anomaly deviation elision exclusion exemption irregularity leaving out nonconformity objection offence omission peculiarity

exception (Noun) — A deliberate act of omission. ex. "with the exception of the children, everyone was told the news"

exception (Noun) — An instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization. ex. "all her children were brilliant; the only exception was her last child" ex. "an exception tests the rule"

exception (Noun) — Grounds for adverse criticism. ex. "his authority is beyond exception"

exception (Noun) — (computing) an interruption of normal processing, esp. when caused by an error condition.

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