Excepted: meaning, definitions and examples

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excepted

 

[ ษชkหˆsษ›ptษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

Excepted refers to the act of being excluded from a general rule or statement. In legal contexts, it often pertains to specific provisions or clauses that carve out exceptions to broader regulations. The term can also be used more generally to signify anything that is not included in a particular framework, plan, or argument. The distinctions made with the term are crucial in precise legal language, as misinterpretation can lead to misunderstandings in legal obligations and rights.

Synonyms

except, excluded, omitted, removed.

Examples of usage

  • The new law excepted small businesses from the tax increase.
  • All animals were included in the shelter excepted the exotic birds.
  • She excepted herself from the group decision.
  • Certain data sets are excepted from public disclosure.

Translations

Translations of the word "excepted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น exceto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เฅ‹เคกเคผเค•เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ausgenommen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kecuali

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะบั€ั–ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ z wyjฤ…tkiem

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้™คๅค–ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sauf

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ excepto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hariรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ œ์™ธ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุณุชุซู†ุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kromฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ okrem

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้™คๅค–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nema

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑะดะฐะฝ ะฑะฐัา›ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒฃแƒฎแƒ”แƒ“แƒแƒ•แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ istisna

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ excepto

Etymology

The word 'excepted' derives from the Latin word 'excipere', which means 'to take out' or 'to exclude'. It passed into Old French as 'excepter' before making its way into Middle English. The term has been used in the English language since the 14th century. In legal and formal use, the term highlights the importance of clear delineation between what is included and what is not. Its evolution has been significant in legal language, emphasizing clarity and specificity in decrees, laws, and regulations. This aspect is crucial in a world where ambiguity can lead to disputes and legal challenges.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,572 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.