Exempt

usgb/ɪɡˈzempt/
adjective

Not having to obey a rule or fulfil a duty.

Children under the age of 16 are exempt from income tax.
Visual representation of "exempt" - Not having to obey a rule or fulfil a duty

Often appears as...

  • exempt from taxes
  • exempt from duty
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Age Restrictions

Often used when certain age groups are not required to follow rules that apply to others.

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You're exempt from jury duty if you're under 18.
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Common Misuse

Don't confuse 'exempt' with 'absent.' 'Exempt' means free from obligation, not simply not present.

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I'm not absent from class; I'm exempt from attending today.
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Specific Context

'Exempt' usually refers to specific cases or conditions rather than general ones.

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This parking lot is exempt from the city's parking regulations.
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