exception Význam & definícia

Význam exception v slovenčine

• 0 someone or something that is not included in a rule, group, or list or that does not behave in the expected way:

  • Men are usually quite good at map-reading but Tim is the exception.

  • There are exceptions to every rule.

  • I like all kinds of movies with the exception of (= but not) horror movies.

  • Her books are always entertaining and this one is no exception.

  • You must report here every Tuesday without exception.

  • We don't usually accept late applications, but in this case we will make an exception.

  • Why did you take exception to what he said? He was only joking.

• 1 something that is not included, or the action of not including something:

  • [ C ] We don’t usually accept late applications, but since you were so sick I’ll make an exception (= do something different from what is usual).

  • [ C ] Teen movies usually aren’t very good, but this one is an exception to the rule.

  • [ U ] Every apple in the box, without exception, was rotten.

• 2 someone or something that is not included in a rule, group, or list, or that does not behave in the expected way:

  • Most of these states have moderate property taxes; Arizona's very high business property taxes are an exception.

  • The condition covering cotton textiles was agreed as an exception to the general trade rules.

  • Carriage is free on all orders with the exception of urgent deliveries.

  • Businesses exist to make a profit, and banks are no exception.

• 3 a problem or special condition that stops a computer program from processing information in the normal way:

  • The system identifies the point in the program where the exception occurred.

• 4 a risk that is not included in an insurance policy:

  • Medical insurance has more exceptions than most types of insurance.

• 5 a condition in a property agreement that limits an owner's rights

• 6 a note on a bill of lading stating that goods that have been received to be sent somewhere are damaged or less than the correct quantity

• 7 to not treat something or someone according to the usual rules:

  • Most countries that ban the use of mobile phones while driving make an exception for hands-free phones.