unntaksvis

Unntaksvis is a Norwegian adverb meaning by exception or in exceptional cases. It is used to signal that a statement or rule applies only in special circumstances, rather than as a universal or general practice. The term is formal and common in written Norwegian, particularly in administrative, legal, or academic contexts. It is formed from unntak, meaning exception, combined with the suffix -vis, which creates adverbs indicating manner.

In usage, unntaksvis modifies the clause and is often placed at the beginning of a sentence or just before the main verb: for example, "Unntaksvis kan tiltaket være gratis" or "Dette gjelder unntaksvis i spesielle situasjoner." It serves to emphasize that the described condition is not the norm and applies only in particular cases. The word tends to appear in formal prose and official communications, where precision about exceptions is important.

Notes on style and alternatives: unntaksvis is more common in Bokmål and is understood in Nynorsk as well. In everyday speech, speakers may opt for phrases such as "i særlige tilfeller" or "som unntak" to convey a similar idea. The term helps to qualify statements and avoid overgeneralization when describing rules, policies, or procedures.

See also: unntak, i særlige tilfeller, tilfellet.