make an exception
idiom
: to allow a rule not to be followed
She asked them to make an exception in her case.
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The law does make an exception for medical emergencies, though some providers say interpretations of that are inconsistent.
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Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
Steel asked the judge to make an exception for Williams' brother, Quantavious Grier, and Gunna, whose real name is Sergio Kitchens.
—Jenna Sundel, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Others mention that a plane ride is an excellent time to make an exception to screentime rules.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 12 Sep. 2024
But, after Jack’s death in 2017, at age 84, Joan had to make an exception.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
Steel asked the judge to make an exception for Williams' brother, Quantavious Grier, and Gunna, whose real name is Sergio Kitchens.
—Jenna Sundel, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Others mention that a plane ride is an excellent time to make an exception to screentime rules.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 12 Sep. 2024
But, after Jack’s death in 2017, at age 84, Joan had to make an exception.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Make an exception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20an%20exception. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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