Exempt
/ɪɡˈzɛmpt/
Definitions
- (adj.) Free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.
She is exempt from paying taxes due to her special status.
- (v.) To release someone or something from an obligation or liability.
The law exempts charities from certain taxes.
Forms
- exempts
- exempted
- exempting
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Commentary
Use 'exempt' carefully to distinguish between statutory and regulatory exemptions; clarity is key to avoid ambiguity in legal obligations.
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