Oct 21, 2017 · An exception is when a certain situation is somehow different than the normal rule. An exemption is a case when some rule doesn't apply at all. For example, let's say that tuition to a …

Feb 2, 2016 · But syntactically the subject is normally the one preceding the verb. Thus in your example, nearly everyone would say An exception is situations where you have permission, but if the …

Feb 25, 2011 · An amusing "exception that proves the rule" from Boswell's biography of Samuel Johnson, in the vein of Peter Taylor's comment: Sir, a woman's preaching is like a dog's walking on …

Mar 24, 2011 · It seems that exemption and exception have the same meaning. However, they seem to be used differently. When should we use one and not the other?

Dec 21, 2011 · In writing, when should one use the abbreviation vs. as opposed to the full versus? This abbreviation seems to have special status from common usage. What is the origin of that, and in …

May 19, 2014 · Indeed, the correct phrase would be- This rule allows no exceptions. The usage of admit in place of allow would sound very odd and is possibly incorrect therefore you should refrain from …

What may be the meaning of the word acceptation for general English usage? The Merriam-Webster lists primary definition as "1: acceptance; especially : favorable reception or approval" and foll...

@Alenanno: I think the exception (for amount and uncountable nouns) has been staring us in the face. Dollars are countable, and an amount of ten million dollars sounds perfectly fine to my ear.

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Mar 7, 2015 · Exceptional forming an exception or rare instance; unusual; extraordinary unusually excellent; superior Outstanding prominent; conspicuous; striking marked by superiority or distinction; …