ex·empt
ig-ˈzem(p)t 
1
: free or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
was exempt from jury duty
the estate was exempt from taxes
2
obsolete
: set apart
exempted; exempting; exempts
: to release or deliver from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
exempted from military service
: one exempted or freed from duty
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 11 June 2025
Teal, the Douglas County commissioner, said there are bills passed in the statehouse every legislative session that explicitly exempt home-rule counties from having to comply.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 8 June 2025
Emma Whitford, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
The provision exempts certain lands, like national parks and those leased for economic use, from sale.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
Adam Baum, The Enquirer, 20 July 2022
The electric-car maker clashed with Fremont officials last month over whether its factory was an essential business exempt from shutdown orders.
—BostonGlobe.com, 26 Apr. 2020
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Adjective
Despite being an Emmy winner and one of the beloved stars of Abbott Elementary, Ralph is not exempt from the horrors of a tryout gone wrong.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 11 June 2025
Teal, the Douglas County commissioner, said there are bills passed in the statehouse every legislative session that explicitly exempt home-rule counties from having to comply.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 8 June 2025
Verb
The State Department did not respond to Forbes’ request for comment on whether doctors will be exempted.
—Emma Whitford, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
The provision exempts certain lands, like national parks and those leased for economic use, from sale.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
Noun
One additional player may be added to each draw as a special exempt.
—Adam Baum, The Enquirer, 20 July 2022
The electric-car maker clashed with Fremont officials last month over whether its factory was an essential business exempt from shutdown orders.
—BostonGlobe.com, 26 Apr. 2020
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“Exempt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exempt. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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exempt
1 of 2 adjective
ex·empt
ig-ˈzem(p)t
: free or released from some requirement that others must meet or deal with
exempt
2 of 2 verb
: to make exempt
Legal Definition
exempt
1 of 2 adjective
ex·empt
ig-ˈzempt
: 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
J. H. Williamsonexempt
2 of 2 transitive verb
: to release or exclude from some liability (as in taxation), obligation, or duty to which others are subject
exempts the income of a spendthrift trust—W. M. McGovern, Jr. et al.
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