Exempt

Quick meaning: Exempt is an adjective meaning Free from a duty, obligation, rule, law, etc.

Meaning

Free from a duty, obligation, rule, law, etc.

More Meanings

1. (of an employee or his position) Not entitled to overtime pay when working overtime.
2. One who has been released from something.
3. (UK) One of four officers of the Yeomen of the Royal Guard, having the rank of corporal; an exon.
4. (transitive) To grant (someone) freedom or immunity from.
5. (obsolete) Cut off; set apart.
6. (obsolete) Extraordinary; exceptional.
7. (historical) A type of French police officer.

Example Sentences

corrupted, and exempt from ancient gentry

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

Dymas daughter, from comparison / Exempt in business naval

In their country all women are exempt from military service.

Word Forms

• exempts
• exempting
• exempted

Synonyms for exempt

Depending on context, synonyms include free, relieve, excuse, privileged, let off, immune.

Antonyms for exempt

Common opposites include apply, implement, enforce, taxable.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include free, untaxed, tax-free, nontaxable, tax-exempt, unratable.

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