Exempting: meaning, definitions and examples

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exempting

 

[ ɪɡˈzɛmptɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal usage

Exempting refers to the act of freeing someone from a duty or requirement that would ordinarily apply. It is commonly used in legal terms where certain individuals or groups are excluded from regulations or obligations due to specified criteria. For example, a government might exempt small businesses from certain taxes to encourage growth. The term is also applicable in various fields such as education, where students may be exempt from certain courses based on their prior knowledge or testing results.

Synonyms

excluding, excusing, pardoning, relieving

Examples of usage

  • The law exempts non-profit organizations from paying taxes.
  • Students who achieve high scores may be exempted from final exams.
  • Certain employees were exempted from the new policy due to their seniority.

Translations

Translations of the word "exempting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 isento

🇮🇳 छोड़ना

🇩🇪 ausgenommen

🇮🇩 dibebaskan

🇺🇦 звільняючи

🇵🇱 zwolnienie

🇯🇵 免除する

🇫🇷 exemptant

🇪🇸 exento

🇹🇷 muaf

🇰🇷 면제하는

🇸🇦 معفي

🇨🇿 osvobozující

🇸🇰 oslobodzujúce

🇨🇳 豁免

🇸🇮 izvzetje

🇮🇸 frestur

🇰🇿 босату

🇬🇪 გამონაკლისი

🇦🇿 istisna

🇲🇽 exento

Word origin

The word 'exempt' derives from the Latin term 'exemptus', which is the past participle of 'eximere', meaning 'to take out' or 'to free from'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century, evolving in meaning over the centuries. In its early uses, it carried the implication of being removed from a duty or obligation. As the language developed, the nuances of 'exemption' began to take root in legal and bureaucratic contexts. By the early 20th century, exempting had become a common term in legal discourse, particularly in tax regulation and administrative law. Today, it encompasses a wide array of contexts in which individuals or groups can be relieved from specific requirements or responsibilities, reflecting a broader understanding of privileges and exceptions in society.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,612, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.