exception
nounUK /ɪkˈsepʃn/
US /ɪkˈsepʃən/
A thing that does not follow the same rule as the others.
Everyone must wear a uniform, but there is one exception for hot days.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person or thing that is not included in a general statement.
All the cookies were eaten, with the exception of one.
3. An objection or complaint, especially in a court of law.
The lawyer made an exception to the witness's statement.
4. A case where a rule does not apply.
The teacher made an exception and let him turn in the homework late.