Exceptions only prove the rule by their rarity and insignificance. If exceptions are common and/or significant your theory is bullshit.
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I'd always heard it as "the exception proves (the existence of) the rule. E.g. "No parking 8-10 AM" proves it's OK to park other times
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that's a case of the exception defining the rule, not proving it


