Antonyms for take exception

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ik-sep-shuh n

Phonetic Transcription : ɪkˈsɛp ʃən

Definition of take exception

Origin : late 14c., from Anglo-French excepcioun, Old French excepcion, from Latin exceptionem (nominative exceptio), noun of action from past participle stem of excipere (see except).
The exception that proves the rule is from law: exceptio probat regulam in casibus non exceptis, "the exception proves the rule in cases not excepted;" exception here being "action of excepting" someone or something from the rule in question, not the person or thing that is excepted. To take exception is from excipere being used in Roman law as a modern attorney would say objection.

As in object : verb disagree, argue against
As in protest : verb complain, disapprove; argue against
As in quarrel : verb disagree
As in remonstrate : verb argue against
As in resent : verb be angry about
As in demur : verb disagree
As in differ : verb be dissimilar, distinct

Example sentences :

My parents wanted to send for you, but they feared you might take exception to my family.
Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various

I go by my own observation, and I see there is nothing at which to take exception.
Extract from : « Heartsease » by Charlotte M. Yonge

Some authorities might take exception to the way the thong is put on in Fig. 89.
Extract from : « The Horsewoman » by Alice M. Hayes

The authorities at Rome saw no occasion to take exception to its doing so.
Extract from : « Woman under Monasticism » by Lina Eckenstein

Naturally, one hates so to take exception to the girls who are foreigners.
Extract from : « Jane Allen: Center » by Edith Bancroft

I must take exception, for instance, to his averment “that what we respect and admire,” viz.
Extract from : « Tradition » by John Francis Arundell

To this the neighbour is apt to take exception, so that unpleasantness ensues.
Extract from : « Birds of the Plains » by Douglas Dewar

If you take exception to my liberty of speech, you can call on me, and relieve your mind.
Extract from : « Alone » by Marion Harland

The most captious critic could not take exception to any of these sentiments.
Extract from : « Jungle Folk » by Douglas Dewar

It had not occurred to him, however lamely, to take exception to it.
Extract from : « Arundel » by Edward Frederic Benson

Synonyms for take exception

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