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RequestValidationError

FastAPI lets you replace default responses for HTTP errors and invalid request data. Custom handlers receive the request and exception, then return a response you choose.

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Syntax

@app.exception_handler(ExceptionType)
async def handler(request: Request, exc: ExceptionType):
    return Response(...)

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Source: Handling Errors - FastAPI. Checked 2026-11-03.