Exception
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Burrill (1850), Bouvier (1839)
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
In equity practice. A formal written statement of objections to a pleading, or master's report. The usual grounds of exception to a pleading are scandal, impertinence and insufficiency. 1 Daniel's Chanc. Pr. (Perkins' ed.) 397, 401, 402. 2 Id. 872, 1490. Mitford's Chanc. Pl. 315. (376, Moulton's ed. and notes.) Story's Eq. Pl. § 864.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
John Bouvier · 1839
practice, pleading. This term is used in the civil, nearly in the same sense that the sword plea has in the common law. Merl. Répert, h. t.; Ayl. Parerg. 251. In chancery practice, it is the allegation of a party in writing, that some pleading or proceeding in a cause is insufficient. 1 Harr. Ch. Pr. 228. Exceptions are dilatory or peremptory. Bract. lib. 5, tr. 5; Britton, cap. 91, 92; 1 Lilly’s Ab. 559.