Except

eks-sepf, v. t. To leave out of any number specified, exclude. — v. i. To take exception to, object, —prep. With exclusion of; leaving out; excepting; but.— conj. Unle ; if not.— Exception, n. Act of, etc.; thing excepted; a person, thing, or case, specified as distinct, or not included. (Law.) An objection, oral or written, taken, as to bail or security; or as to the decision of a judge, etc. An objection; di ent; cause of offense. — Exceptionable, a. Liable to, etc.; objectionable. — Excep'tional, a. Forming an exception; exceptive; better than the average: of marked excellence; eminently superior. — Exceptive, -iv, a. Including, making,; or being an exception; exceptional. — Excepfor, -er, n. One who takes exceptions.