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diff --git a/exceptions.py b/exceptions.py
index 3ce94d3..aa0aecb 100644
--- a/exceptions.py
+++ b/exceptions.py
@@ -1,13 +1,29 @@
 #!/usr/bin/env python3
 
+"""Some exceptions used elsewhere."""
+
+# This module is commonly used by others in here and should avoid
+# taking any unnecessary dependencies back on them.
+
+
 class PreconditionException(AssertionError):
+    """Use to indicate function preconditions violated."""
+
     pass
 
 
 class PostconditionException(AssertionError):
+    """Use to indicate function postconditions violated."""
+
     pass
 
 
 class TimeoutError(Exception):
-    pass
+    """Use to indicate an operation that timed out."""
+
+    def __init__(self, value: str = "Timed out"):
+        super().__init__()
+        self.value = value
 
+    def __str__(self):
+        return repr(self.value)