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Exception that proves the rule means that since their is an exception a rule must exist. For instance - Tonight we got an exception and are allowed to stay out
by dantheman 16y ago
Exception that proves the rule means that since their is an exception a rule must exist.
For instance - Tonight we got an exception and are allowed to stay out till 11pm, would imply that there exists a rule that forbids them staying out that late. Hence the exception proves the rule.