allow an exception
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To permit an exception to be made.
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- The school rules are strict, but they sometimes allow an exception for medical reasons.
- The manager allowed an exception and let the employee leave early for a family emergency.
- We will not allow an exception to the safety protocol under any circumstances.
- Can the committee allow an exception just this once? His reason is valid.
- An exception was allowed for students with documented disabilities.
- If the circumstances are truly extraordinary, the board might allow an exception.
- The club has never allowed an exception to its 'no guests' policy.
- The policy of not allowing an exception for late submissions is firm.
- Despite the clear guidelines, the judge decided to allow a rare exception.
- I'm sorry, but we are not authorized to allow an exception in your case.