Exempt: meaning, definitions and examples

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exempt

 

[ ษชษกหˆzษ›m(p)t ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

from taxes

To free from an obligation or liability to which others are subject. To grant relief or immunity from a rule or requirement.

Synonyms

excuse, exonerate, spare.

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Word Description / Examples
exempt

Used when someone is freed from an obligation or duty, particularly because they meet certain criteria or standards. Often used in legal, financial, and educational contexts.

  • Students with high grades are exempt from taking the final exam.
  • Certain low-income families are exempt from paying this tax.
excuse

Used to grant permission to someone to be absent from something, often for a specific reason. It can also mean providing a reason or explanation to justify why something was not done.

  • The teacher excused John from class because he was feeling ill.
  • Please excuse my lateness; there was heavy traffic.
spare

Generally used in more casual settings to mean relieving someone from a task, obligation, or experience, often to prevent discomfort or inconvenience.

  • I will spare you the details of the boring meeting.
  • Could you spare me from doing the dishes just this once?
exonerate

Commonly used in legal situations to declare someone not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing that they were accused of. This term has a strong formal and legal connotation.

  • The jury exonerated the defendant after a lengthy trial.
  • New evidence exonerated her from any involvement in the scandal.

Examples of usage

  • He was exempted from paying taxes due to his low income.
  • The organization was exempt from certain regulations due to its non-profit status.
Context #2 | Adjective

from a particular duty or service

Not subject to a duty or service, especially a tax. Free or released from a duty or liability imposed on others.

Synonyms

immune, unaffected, untaxed.

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exempt

Used when someone is not required to do something, typically a legal or formal requirement.

  • Students are exempt from paying taxes.
  • He was exempt from military service due to his health condition.
immune

Applicable when someone is protected from something, especially diseases or particular influences.

  • She is immune to the common cold.
  • They were immune to criticism because of their strong self-confidence.
unaffected

Used when someone or something is not influenced or changed by a particular situation.

  • She remained unaffected by the negative comments.
  • The forest remained largely unaffected by the storm.
untaxed

Relevant when discussing items or income that are not subjected to tax.

  • Gifts under a certain amount are untaxed.
  • His inheritance was untaxed due to specific legal exemptions.

Examples of usage

  • Diplomats are usually exempt from paying certain taxes.
  • The company claimed to be exempt from the regulations.

Translations

Translations of the word "exempt" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น isento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเค•เฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช befreit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bebas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฒั–ะปัŒะฝะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zwolniony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…้™คใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท exemptรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ exento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท muaf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉด์ œ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนูู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ osvobozenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oslobodenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฑๅ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oproลกฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ undanรพeginn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพัะฐั‚ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒกแƒฃแƒคแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ azad

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ exento

Etymology

The word 'exempt' originated from the Latin word 'eximere', which means 'to take out'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. The concept of exemption has been present in various societies throughout history, often as a way to grant special privileges or immunities to certain individuals or groups. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a wide range of contexts, from tax exemptions to exemptions from rules and regulations.

See also: exemption.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,762, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.