Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Exception

Exception = the act of excepting or the fact of being excepted; something excepted; an instance or case not conforming to the general rule; an adverse criticism, especially on a particular point; opposition of opinion; objection; demurral.

Example – Her statement was liable to exception.

Usage in Sentence: Exception to, not of.

Don’t say: This is an exception of the rule.

ΓΌ Say: This is an exception to the rule.

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