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Exempted: meaning, definitions and examples

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exempted

 

[ ɪɡˈzɛmptɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

Exempted refers to being freed from an obligation, duty, or rule that typically applies to others. This can apply in various situations, such as tax laws, school regulations, or legal requirements. When someone is exempted, it means they do not have to adhere to certain requirements that others are expected to follow. The term highlights a distinction made in the application of rules or laws.

Synonyms

absolved, excluded, excused, released

Examples of usage

  • He was exempted from jury duty due to his age.
  • Certain students are exempted from taking the final exam.
  • Tax exemptions mean that some individuals don’t have to pay as much.
  • They were exempted from the new regulations because of their prior commitments.

Translations

Translations of the word "exempted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 isento

🇮🇳 छूट दिया गया

🇩🇪 befreit

🇮🇩 dikecualikan

🇺🇦 звільнений

🇵🇱 zwolniony

🇯🇵 免除された

🇫🇷 exempté

🇪🇸 exento

🇹🇷 muaf

🇰🇷 면제된

🇸🇦 معفى

🇨🇿 osvobozený

🇸🇰 oslobodený

🇨🇳 免除的

🇸🇮 izpuščen

🇮🇸 undanþeginn

🇰🇿 босатылған

🇬🇪 გამონაკლისი

🇦🇿 möhlət verilmiş

🇲🇽 exento

Etymology

The word 'exempted' originated from the Latin term 'exemptus', which is the past participle of 'eximere', meaning 'to take out' or 'remove'. The roots of this term can be traced back to 'ex-', meaning 'out of', and 'emere', meaning 'to buy' or 'to take'. The usage of 'exempt' in English dates back to the 14th century, with its meaning involving the release from obligations or responsibilities. Over the years, it has evolved in legal, financial, and educational contexts to indicate those who are not subject to certain rules or laws. The transition from the noun and adjective forms to the verb 'exempted' highlights its dynamic application in contemporary language, especially in legal and bureaucratic discourse.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,566 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.