noun

exception

Translation

exception, objection

Everyone must attend, with no exceptions.

I take exception to that remark.

an exception ((to sth.)) an exception to the rule

with the exception ((of sb./sth.)) with the exception of the last chapter

to take exception ((to sth.)) to object to sth. I take exception to that comment.

Synonyms: anomaly, irregularity; Antonyms: rule, norm

From Latin 'ex-' (out) + 'capere' (to take). Literally 'a taking out'.

Something that is 'excepted' from a rule.