allow an exception

Frequency: 7.010.0 per million words

To permit an exception to be made.

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Examples (10)

  • 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.