👉 The act of excepting or excluding; exclusion; restriction by taking out something which would otherwise be included, as in a class, statement, rule.
Alright class, settle down now, let’s take a look at this word, “exception.” It's a tricky one, I know, but we can make it easy to see. The dictionary gives us a good clue, you agree? Think of it like this: "Exception" really means not the rule . It’s about taking something out that would be included normally. Let's break it down with a little rhyme, if you please: “An exception is a twist, you see, A different case for you and me! When rules apply, it's usually neat, But an exception steps outside the beat!” It’s like saying, “Everyone gets a cookie,” but then having a rule that some people don’t because of a special circumstance – that's an exception. We see exceptions in lists, in rules, and even in stories! A character might be brave, but have a fear - that's an exception to the typical brave hero. Do you understand now? Any questions about this little word’s meaning, or are we ready to move on?