statutory exception

Meaning

1. 1nouncountablelegallawformal

   A specific situation in which a law or rule does not apply, as stated in the law itself.

   Grammar: Countable; use 'a statutory exception' or 'statutory exceptions'. Often followed by 'to': a statutory exception to the ban.

   Patterns

   • a statutory exception to something
   • create a statutory exception
   • fall under a statutory exception

   The new data protection law includes a statutory exception for medical research.

   Small businesses may qualify for a statutory exception to the reporting requirement.

   The court found that the case did not fall within any statutory exception.

Word forms

Common combinations

statutory exception to

There is a statutory exception to the rule for emergency vehicles.

create a statutory exception

The amendment creates a statutory exception for religious organizations.

qualify for a statutory exception

Only charities qualify for this statutory exception.

fall under a statutory exception

The activity falls under a statutory exception and is therefore allowed.

Synonyms and how they differ

legal exemption

Broader; can be granted by an official or authority, not necessarily written in the law itself.

carve-out

Informal; often used in business or politics for a special exception in a law or agreement.

Word family

statute noun

A written law passed by a legislative body.

statutory adjective

Relating to a law or statutes; required or allowed by law.

Commonly confused: statutory exception or statutory exemption?

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