exception · noun C or U /ɪkˈsep.ʃən/
exception
B2 someone or something that is not included in a rule, group or list or that does not behave in the expected way
Dictionary examples:
There are exceptions to every rule.
I like all kinds of films with the exception of horror movies.
Her books are always entertaining and this one is no exception.
You must report here every Tuesday without exception.
Learner example:
The animals looked so sad to me. So I decided to set them free, all of them, without exception. (First Certificate in English; B2; Portuguese)
