ex·cep·tion 
/ɪkˈsɛpʃən/ noun
plural ex·cep·tions /ɪkˈsɛpʃən/ noun [count] 1 : someone or something that is different from others : someone or something that is not included
▪ I like all his books, with one exception. [=I like all but one of his books] ▪ The decision was supported by almost everyone, the single/sole exception being me. [=everyone supported the decision but me] ▪ Her parties are always elegant, and last night's party was no exception. [=last night's party was also elegant] 2 : a case where a rule does not apply
▪ There will be no exceptions to this rule. ▪ We'll make an exception [=allow the rule not to be followed] this time.
▪ I like all his books, with one exception. [=I like all but one of his books] ▪ The decision was supported by almost everyone, the single/sole exception being me. [=everyone supported the decision but me] ▪ Her parties are always elegant, and last night's party was no exception. [=last night's party was also elegant]
▪ There will be no exceptions to this rule. ▪ We'll make an exception [=allow the rule not to be followed] this time.
take exception
: to object to something : to feel or express disagreement with or opposition to something — usually + to ▪ I take exception to the tone of her remarks. [=I am offended by the tone of her remarks]
without exception
— used to say that a statement is true in all or almost all cases ▪ Without exception, his books have been widely read and admired. ▪ The critics have praised her films almost without exception. [=the critics have praised almost every one of her films]
with the exception of
: not including (someone or something)
▪ It's all here, with the exception of [=except for, except] the sweater. ▪ With the (notable) exception of the bland soup, the food was very good. ▪ Everyone should be there, with the (possible) exception of my brother.
▪ It's all here, with the exception of [=except for, except] the sweater. ▪ With the (notable) exception of the bland soup, the food was very good. ▪ Everyone should be there, with the (possible) exception of my brother.
