"make an exception" meaning in All languages combined

See make an exception on Wiktionary

Verb [English]

Forms: makes an exception [present, singular, third-person], making an exception [participle, present], made an exception [participle, past], made an exception [past]
Head templates: {{en-verb|make<,,made> an exception}} make an exception (third-person singular simple present makes an exception, present participle making an exception, simple past and past participle made an exception)
  1. To permit something that does not follow the usual rules or standards. Translations (permit something against usual rules): abrir uma exceção (Portuguese)

Inflected forms

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