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Name: Manually Raising (Throwing) an Exception in Python
Uploaded: 2026-09-28T01:15:03+00:00
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Description: How Do I Raise an Exception in Python So That It Can Later Be Caught via an Except Block? 0 12 Answers How Do I Manually Throw/Raise an Exception in Python?...

Question

How do I raise an exception in Python so that it can later be caught via an except block?

Accepted Answer

How do I manually throw/raise an exception in Python?

Use the most specific Exception constructor that semantically fits your issue.

Be specific in your message, e.g.:

raise ValueError('A very specific bad thing happened.')

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David Miller

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