plural of exact rhyme

(historical) A civil service examination system in imperial China to select candidates for the state bureaucracy.

(formal) A title of respect used when addressing heads of state other than monarchs, heads of government, governors, ambassadors, certain ecclesiastics, royalty, and others holding equivalent rank.

(formal) A title of respect for males used when referring to heads of state, heads of government, governors, ambassadors, ecclesiastics such as Catholic Bishops, Nuncios, royalty and those of equivalent rank.

(formal) A title of respect for females used when referring to heads of state, heads of government, governors, ambassadors, certain ecclesiastics, royalty, and others holding equivalent rank.

Synonym of textbook case

An exam paper.

Entrance examination.

So much more than the normal amount that it is harmful or unhealthy.

With due allowance for (a specified detail); not including; other than.