Exception and Rule

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Exception noun - A feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent.

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Rule and exception are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rule" instead a noun "Exception".

Rule noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.

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Exception and rule are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Exception" instead a noun "Rule".

Nearby Words: ruling, ruler, ruled

human	human exception	human rule
female	female exception	female rule
special	special exception	special rule
particular	particular exception	particular rule
Other adjectives: usual, common, specific, single, obvious, strong, real, little, main, important, general, explicit, significant, aforementioned.

Whether these people are the exception or the rule is not expanded on, but it's something.

Source: Video Game / Paper Mario 64
The major exception to this rule is the existance of both Carter Hall and Hank Hall, who not only share the same surname but also have similar superhero aliases, Hawkman and Hawk, respectively.

Source: One Steve Limit / Comic Books
This character fits the exception of the rule in that he's not technically stupid.

Source: Idiot Hair

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