Exempt: meaning, definitions and examples
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exempt
[ ษชษกหzษm(p)t ]
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
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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.
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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.
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spare |
Generally used in more casual settings to mean relieving someone from a task, obligation, or experience, often to prevent discomfort or inconvenience.
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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.
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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.
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
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exempt |
Used when someone is not required to do something, typically a legal or formal requirement.
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immune |
Applicable when someone is protected from something, especially diseases or particular influences.
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unaffected |
Used when someone or something is not influenced or changed by a particular situation.
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untaxed |
Relevant when discussing items or income that are not subjected to tax.
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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:
๐ต๐น isento
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคเฅเคค
๐ฉ๐ช befreit
๐ฎ๐ฉ bebas
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฒัะปัะฝะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zwolniony
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ ้คใใใ
๐ซ๐ท exemptรฉ
๐ช๐ธ exento
๐น๐ท muaf
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฉด์ ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุนูู
๐จ๐ฟ osvobozenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ oslobodenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฑๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ oproลกฤen
๐ฎ๐ธ undanรพeginn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะพัะฐััะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแกแฃแคแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ azad
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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