"exceptions that prove rules" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{head|en|noun form}} exceptions that prove rules
  1. plural of exception that proves the rule Tags: form-of, plural Form of: exception that proves the rule
    Sense id: en-exceptions_that_prove_rules-en-noun-z49HZavj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English miscellaneous irregular plurals, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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