exempt (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/
Definition
To free someone from an obligation or liability that normally applies to them.
Examples
Students under 18 are exempt from paying income tax.
The company was exempt from certain regulations due to its size.
He was exempt from military service because of a health condition.
How to Use exempt
- exempt from (prepositional phrase)
- To be free from a specific duty, rule, or tax. — "Children under 16 are exempt from paying income tax."
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