Kecualian

Kecualian is an Indonesian noun meaning an exception or exemption from a rule or a general statement. It refers to a circumstance, person, or item that does not fall under the general rule that would otherwise apply. The term is widely used in formal contexts such as law, taxation, administration, and policy, as well as in everyday speech. In legal and regulatory language, kecualian often appears as a provision that carves out specific cases from a general rule, creating an exemption or carve-out. For example, a tax regulation might grant kecualian to small businesses or to certain activities, effectively reducing or waiving obligations for those meeting the specified criteria. Similarly, a government program may include kecualian for particular regions or populations.

In grammar or linguistics, kecualian can describe exceptions to a general rule, such as irregular forms that do not follow standard patterns. The verb form kecualikan means to exempt or to exclude; kecuali is used to mean except. The concept of kecualian thus encompasses both formal exemptions and informal deviations from typical rules. Clear definition of kecualian in documents helps prevent ambiguity by specifying who or what is covered by the exception and what conditions apply.