with the exception of
Not counting this
With the exception of means excluding or apart from a particular case: Everyone passed the exam with the exception of two students.
The phrase introduces what doesn't fit a general statement—a more formal alternative to "except for" or "besides": With the exception of her sister, no one knew about the engagement.
Leaving something out
- apart fromExcluding from consideration
- aside fromExcluding from consideration
- other thanExcluding or except for
- butContrast introducer
save · save for · barring · omitting · leaving out · outside of · minus · sans
Conditional clause in contracts
- caveatWarning or qualification
- stipulationCondition in an agreement
- conditionState or stipulation
- reservationAdvance arrangement to hold
limitation · clause · restriction · disclaimer · fine print · asterisk · footnote · rider
excluding
Leaving something out
- apart fromExcluding from consideration
- aside fromExcluding from consideration
- other thanExcluding or except for
but · save · save for · barring · omitting · leaving out · outside of · minus · sans · bar
proviso
Conditional clause in contracts
- caveatWarning or qualification
- stipulationCondition in an agreement
- conditionState or stipulation
reservation · limitation · clause · restriction · disclaimer · fine print · asterisk · footnote · rider · amendment
with the exception ofincluding
Containing as part
without exception · across the board · universally · bar none · along with
exception, except, exceptional, exceptionally, exceptions, excepting, excepted