Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
make an exception
Phrase
/meɪk ən ɪkˈsɛpʃən/
Definition
To allow something to be different from what is usually done or expected.
Examples
- Despite the usual policy, the manager decided to make an exception for a long-time employee.
- We typically don’t allow pets in the hotel, but we can make an exception for service animals.
- They agreed to make an exception for the student who had a medical emergency.
Meaning
When you make an exception, you are choosing to overlook a rule, restriction, or guideline for a specific case or situation. This often implies that the norm is generally followed, but a particular circumstance justifies a deviation from it.
Synonyms
- waive the rules
- make an allowance
- deviate from the norm
- extend a concession
