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Omission That May Be Taken As An Offence Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "EXCEPTION" which means:
- noun
- • A deliberate act of omission
- • An instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization
- • Grounds for adverse criticism
An example sentence would be:
- • "He is the exception to the rule."
- • "There are always exceptions to every rule."
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