EXEMPT

exempt

Noun

  1. One who has been released from something.
  2. A type of French police officer.
  3. One of four officers of the Yeomen of the Royal Guard, having the rank of corporal; an exon.

Verb

  1. To grant (someone) freedom or immunity .

Adjective

  1. Free from a duty or obligation.
    In their country all women are exempt from military service.
    His income is so small that it is exempt from tax.
  2. Not entitled to overtime pay when working overtime.
  3. Cut off; set apart.
  4. Extraordinary; exceptional.


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