La excepción
Example: En esta regla, la excepción confirma la norma general.
Definition
"La excepción" refers to a case or instance that does not follow a general rule or pattern, standing apart from what is typical or expected. It highlights a deviation that confirms the overall norm by contrasting with it.
Etymology
The word "la excepción" comes from the Latin 'exceptio,' meaning 'a taking out' or 'exclusion.' It entered Spanish through Old French 'exception,' retaining the sense of something excluded from a general rule. Did you know? The phrase 'the exception that proves the rule' actually means the exception highlights the existence of a rule.
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"La excepción" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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