26984 words

exempt

5 definitions • 9 examples
1
to excuse someone or something from a duty, payment, etc.:

Examples:

be exempted from Small businesses have been exempted from the tax increase.
2
with special permission not to do or pay something:

Examples:

exempt from Goods exempt from this tax include books and children's clothes.
Pregnant women are exempt from dental charges under the current health system.
3
not having to obey a rule or to do something that is usually necessary:

Examples:

Nonprofit organizations are exempt from taxes.
4
with special permission not to do or pay something:

Examples:

be exempt from sth Who is exempt from overtime?
be exempt from doing sth Lawyers would be exempt from reporting information learned through confidential communication with clients.
Tax-exempt organizations must stay true to the reasons they were granted exempt status.
5
to allow someone not to do something, pay something, etc. that others have to do or pay:

Examples:

exempt sb from sth Some degree courses exempt you from certain professional exams.
exempt sb from doing sth Local drivers are exempted from paying the tolls.

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