exempt
Pronunciation:
/ɛɡˈzɛm(p)t/noun
Definitions
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
Definitions
To grant (someone) freedom or immunity from.
Example: Citizens over 45 years of age were exempted from military service.
adjective
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Free from a duty or obligation.
Example: 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.