Exceptions
/ɪkˈsɛpʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Specific provisions that exclude or modify the operation of a general rule or law.
The contract includes exceptions that relieve the parties from liability under certain conditions.
- (n.) Legal objections or departures from general principles raised to challenge evidence or procedure.
The lawyer raised several exceptions to the admissibility of the testimony.
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Commentary
Exceptions often appear as narrowly tailored clauses in contracts or as formal objections in litigation, requiring precise wording to avoid ambiguity.
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