n.1 the act or an instance of excepting; the state of being excepted (made an exception in my case).
2 a thing that has been or will be excepted.
3 an instance that does not follow a rule.
Phrases and idioms:
take exception (often foll. by to) object; be resentful (about). with the exception of except; not including.
Etymology: ME f. OF f. L exceptio -onis (as EXCEPT)