definition of
exception

[1] #1 exception n. [exclusion, elision] a deliberate act of omission; "with the exception of the children, everyone was told the news". wn

[2] #2 exception n. 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". wn

[3] #3 exception n. grounds for adverse criticism; "his authority is beyond exception". wn