exception that proves the rule

Noun

Meaning

exception that proves the rule (plural exceptions that prove the rule or exceptions that prove rules)

The rare occurrence of a counterexample to a rule, used to demonstrate that the rule exists.

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Related terms

exception proves the rule the exception proves the rule

Close letter words and terms

exception handler exception handling exception proves the rule exceptionability exceptionable exceptionableness