EXEMPT

/ɛɡˈzɛm(p)t/ ► audio Scrabble 17 Words With Friends 19

Definition

  1. adjective (of persons) freed from or not subject to an obligation or liability (as e.g. taxes) to which others or other things are subject.
  2. adjective (of goods or funds) not subject to taxation. — synonyms: nontaxable
  3. verb grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to. — synonyms: relieve, free
  4. verb grant exemption or release to. — synonyms: excuse, relieve, let_off

Examples

  • “Citizens over 45 years of age were exempted from military service.”
  • “His income is so small that it is exempt from tax.”

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