(computing) A method or subroutine that handles an exception.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of take exception

simple past tense of take exception

present participle of take exception

past participle of take exception

(programming) An exception that is not declared in the signature of a method, but results in an abort with a stack trace.

(Scotland, law) A ground of objection that applies to an individual and prevents them from doing something which, except for their conduct or situation, they would be allowed to do.

plural of state of exception

(law, philosophy) A condition in which ordinary laws or norms have been suspended by a political authority.

(education, psychology) Twice-exceptional.