make an exception

US /meɪk ən ɪkˈsep.ʃən/
UK /meɪk ən ɪkˈsep.ʃən/
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1.

to allow someone or something to be different from the usual rule or practice

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We usually don't allow late submissions, but we'll make an exception for you this time.
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The manager decided to make an exception and allow the dog inside the restaurant.
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deviate from the normbend the rulesdepart from the usualgrant a special case
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exceptexceptionexceptionalwith the exception oftake exception tothe exception that proves the rulemake