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exempt

/ɛɡˈzɛm(p)t/

noun

Meaning

  • One who has been released from something.

  • A type of French police officer.

  • One of four officers of the Yeomen of the Royal Guard, having the rank of corporal; an exon.

verb

Meaning

  • To grant (someone) freedom or immunity from.

    "Citizens over 45 years of age were exempted from military service."

adjective

Meaning

  • Free from a duty or obligation.

    "His income is so small that it is exempt from tax."

  • (of an employee or his position) Not entitled to overtime pay when working overtime.

  • Cut off; set apart.

  • Extraordinary; exceptional.