take exception

Other forms: took exception; taken exception; takes exception; taking exception

Definitions of take exception
  1. verb
    raise a formal objection in a court of law
    synonyms: challenge
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    types:
    appeal
    challenge (a decision)
    type of:
    object
    express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
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