excepts

Does not include

Excepts is the verb form of except, meaning to leave out or exclude: The policy excepts employees hired before 2020.

The word is formal and relatively rare, since most speakers prefer exempts or excludes.

Don't confuse it with accepts, which means to receive or agree to.

exclusion

excludes

Deliberately leaves out

omitsLeaves something out
leaves outFails to include
exemptsFrees from obligation

bars · removes · eliminates · disqualifies · passes over · skips · ignores · overlooks · sets aside · precludes

legal

exempts

Frees from obligation

excludesDeliberately leaves out
provisionsStockpiled food and supplies
clausesGrammatical or legal units

stipulations · disclaimers · qualifications · reservations · limitations · conditions · waivers · immunities · derogations · opt-outs

objection

objects

Tangible items or protests

protestsPublic expressions of opposition
challengesDifficulties requiring effort
disputesClashes over differing positions

contests · demurs · takes issue · disagrees · opposes · rebuts · counters · argues · complains · criticizes

Opposites

inclusion vs. exclusion

exceptsincludes

Contains as component

admits · incorporates · embraces · encompasses · contains

Phrases

except forNot including
make an exceptionAllow despite the rule
no exceptionsUniversal application, none spared
without exceptionTrue for all cases
take exceptionVoice disagreement or offense
except thatIntroduces a limiting condition

Family

except, exception, exceptional, exceptionally, excepting, excepted, unexceptional, exceptions, exceptionable

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G