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Except

/ɪkˈsɛpt/preposition / verb
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Except means to exclude or leave out something from a general rule, group, or statement, often used to specify what doesn't apply. In modern contexts, it's essential in legal documents for clarifying exemptions and in programming for handling errors, adding precision to avoid misunderstandings.

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In computer programming, the term 'exception' for error handling directly stems from this word's root meaning, first appearing in the 1960s with languages like PL/I; without it, software bugs could cause up to 50% more system failures, as estimated by tech reports from organizations like the IEEE.

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