exception
/ɪkˈsepʃən/ nounTranslation
› [C, U] someone or something that is not included in a rule, group, or list
istisna, hariç tutma
There are exceptions to every rule. I like all kinds of movies, with the exception of horror films. All our pupils, without exception, have access to the Internet. Her films are always popular and this one is no exception.1882 make an exception › to not treat someone or something according to the usual rules
ayırım yapmak, fark gözetmek
They don't usually take cheques, but they said they'd make an exception in my case.1966 take exception to sth formal › to be annoyed or insulted by something
incinmek, gücenmek, hoşlanmamak
985989(Definition of exception noun from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary English-Turkish
© Cambridge University Press)
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