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exempt

adjective
ex·​empt | \ ig-ˈzem(p)t How to pronounce exempt (audio) \

Definition of exempt

 (Entry 1 of 3)

1 obsolete : set apart
2 : free or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject was exempt from jury duty the estate was exempt from taxes

exempt

verb
exempted; exempting; exempts

Definition of exempt (Entry 2 of 3)

transitive verb

: to release or deliver from some liability or requirement to which others are subject exempted from military service

exempt

noun

Definition of exempt (Entry 3 of 3)

: one exempted or freed from duty

Examples of exempt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

 Bags used for wrapping plant material that could spoil, bags used by restaurants for takeout and delivery, and bags used by small non-franchise businesses with fewer than 25 employees would be exempt, according to the agenda. — Mary Grace Keller, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Commissioners consider paying telecommuters to move to Carroll County, set to discuss legislative ideas with delegation next week," 23 Aug. 2019 Thin plastic bags used to protect newspapers and dry cleaning will also be exempt. — Gregory B. Hladky, courant.com, "A statewide plastic bag tax takes effect Thursday. Here’s what you need to know before heading to the store.," 29 July 2019

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First Known Use of exempt

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1532, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for exempt

Adjective

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin exemptus, past participle of eximere to take out — more at example

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exempt

adjective
How to pronounce exempt (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of exempt

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: not required to do something that others are required to do

exempt

verb

English Language Learners Definition of exempt (Entry 2 of 2)

: to say that (someone or something) does not have to do something that others are required to do : to make (someone or something) exempt

See the full definition for exempt in the English Language Learners Dictionary

exempt

adjective
ex·​empt | \ ig-ˈzempt How to pronounce exempt (audio) \

Kids Definition of exempt

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: free or released from some requirement that other persons must meet or deal with I'm exempt from the test.

exempt

verb
exempted; exempting

Kids Definition of exempt (Entry 2 of 2)

: to release from a requirement that others must meet

exempt

adjective
ex·​empt | \ ig-ˈzempt How to pronounce exempt (audio) \

Legal Definition of exempt

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: free or released from some obligation or duty to which others are subject : not subject or liable certain properties are declared to be exempt and cannot be taken by a person's creditors— J. H. Williamson

exempt

transitive verb

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