with the exception of; but.

With the exception (that); used to introduce a clause, phrase or adverb forming an exception or qualification to something previously stated.

simple past tense and past participle of except

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of except

with the exception of

plural of exceptant

exceptional, having an exception

(archaic) Making exception.

One who makes an exception.

(transitive with to) To take offense; to object or protest. / To object to; to disagree with.