An exception clause is a part of a rule or agreement that states certain conditions or situations where the rule does not apply. It gives permission or allows for some special cases or exemptions. Full definition
Eugene Meehan, Q.C. weighs in on the issue of standard or review and exception clauses in Ledcor. (supremeadvocacy.ca)
This so - called exception clause appears here in Matthew 5 and again in Matthew 19 but does not occur in either Mark or Luke. (christianitytoday.com)
This prevents the contradictory position of holding that the exception clause references adultery, but limiting it to physical adultery and not adultery of the heart. (firstthings.com)