† excepˈtationObs.rare—1. [ad. late L. exceptātiōn-em, n. of action f.exceptāre to take out, receive: see except v.] a.= exception. b. ‘An often receiving’ (Bailey folio 1730-6). 1662R. Allestree Serm. I. 235 Because David went aside, and was upright with an Exceptation.