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  What it means

  “The exception proves the rule.” The existence of an exception implies there is a general rule in place. Often used to dismiss counterexamples.

  English equivalent

  The exception proves the rule.

  Vocabulary

  • wyjątek — exception
  • potwierdzać — to confirm, to prove
  • reguła — rule

  Grammar note

  'Regułę' is the accusative singular of 'reguła', the direct object of 'potwierdza'.

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