exempt

5 definitions • 9 examples

to excuse someone or something from a duty, payment, etc.:

be exempted from Small businesses have been exempted from the tax increase.

with special permission not to do or pay something:

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.

not having to obey a rule or to do something that is usually necessary:

Nonprofit organizations are exempt from taxes.

with special permission not to do or pay something:

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.

to allow someone not to do something, pay something, etc. that others have to do or pay:

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.