What does exempt mean?
Exempt means Free from a duty, obligation, rule, law, etc..
Exempt
/ɪɡˈzɛmpt/ · adjective
Meaning
Free from a duty, obligation, rule, law, etc..
Definitions by Sense
- Free from a duty, obligation, rule, law, etc.
- (of an employee or his position) Not entitled to overtime pay when working overtime.
- (obsolete) Cut off; set apart.
- (obsolete) Extraordinary; exceptional.
- One who has been released from something.
- (historical) A type of French police officer.
- (UK) One of four officers of the Yeomen of the Royal Guard, having the rank of corporal; an exon.
- (transitive) To grant (someone) freedom or immunity from.
Example Sentences
In their country all women are exempt from military service.
His income is so small that it is exempt from tax.
Hear then this dreadful imprecation; hear it: / 'Tis lay'd on all; not any one exempt: […]
corrupted, and exempt from ancient gentry
Dymas daughter, from comparison / Exempt in business naval
with this he slipped through the exempts quite unsuspected, and bade adieu to the Lazarists and his honest father […].
Citizens over 45 years of age were exempted from military service.
Word Forms
- exempts
- exempting
- exempted
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When Should You Use Exempt?
Use exempt when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for exempt?
Common synonyms include free, relieve, excuse, privileged.
What is the opposite of exempt?
Possible antonyms include apply, implement, enforce, taxable.
How do you use exempt in a sentence?
In their country all women are exempt from military service.
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