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aside from	with the exception of; besides.
but	with the exception of; except. [1/5 definitions]
challenge	to bring into question; take exception to. [1/7 definitions]
easement	in law, a relaxation of or exception to real property laws, as to allow a person or agency a right of way through another's property, or to allow a person or agency to build a structure not normally permitted. [1/3 definitions]
except	to take exception; object (usu. fol. by "to" or "against"). [1/5 definitions]
irregular	being an exception to the general rules of grammar or spelling. [1/4 definitions]
other than	with the exception of; besides. [1/2 definitions]
outside of	with the exception of.
reservation	an exception, limitation, or qualification, or the act of limiting or qualifying one's acceptance, belief, or the like. [1/4 definitions]
save²	except; with the exception of.
universally	in all places and instances; with no exception.

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