excepted

[ ik-sep-tid ]

adjective

1. excluded from or left out of a particular category:

   Any foundation of this kind is an excepted charity—unlike the others, it doesn't have to register with the government.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of except ².

Other Words From

• non·ex·cept·ed adjective
• un·ex·cept·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of excepted¹

First recorded in 1560–70, for an earlier sense; except ²( def ) + -ed ²( def ) for the adjective; except ²( def ) + -ed ¹( def ) for the verb

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. present company excepted, (a qualifying remark to indicate that a negative comment or description does not apply to those being spoken to):

   The human race as a whole does not display too many signs of intelligence—present company excepted, of course.

Example Sentences

With the projected fall in the school-age population, it appears the challenge for the state sector to accommodate potential extra children is one, local pinch points excepted, that it can largely manage.

From BBC

Westminster also has control over issues which affect the UK as a whole, known as reserved or excepted matters.

From BBC

Westminster also has control over issues which affect the UK as a whole, known as reserved or excepted matters.

From BBC

The first of today’s 35,000 people excepted here rushed through the gates.

From BBC

Feb. 19: Spring training begins and players exude excitement, part-time Angels employee Anthony Rendon excepted.

From Los Angeles Times

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