Except
/ɪkˈsɛpt/
Definitions
- (prep.) Excluding; other than; with the exclusion of.
All employees except the manager must attend the meeting.
- (conj.) Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or excludes something previously mentioned.
The contract is valid except when terminated by notice.
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Commentary
The term 'except' functions primarily as a preposition and conjunction in legal texts to denote exclusion; careful placement avoids ambiguity in contracts.
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