First Known Use: 14th century
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1exempt
adjective ex·empt \ig-ˈzem(p)t\
: not required to do something that others are required to do
Full Definition of EXEMPT
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>
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Origin of EXEMPT
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin exemptus, past participle of eximere to take out — more at example
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2exempt
verb
: to say that (someone or something) does not have to do something that others are required to do : to make (someone or something) exempt
Full Definition of EXEMPT
transitive verb
: to release or deliver from some liability or requirement to which others are subject <exempted from military service>
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First Known Use of EXEMPT
15th century
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3exempt
noun
Definition of EXEMPT
: one exempted or freed from duty
First Known Use of EXEMPT
1670
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EXEMPT Defined for Kids
1exempt
adjective ex·empt \ig-ˈzempt\
Definition of EXEMPT for Kids
: free or released from some requirement that other persons must meet or deal with <I'm exempt from the test.>
2exempt
verb
ex·empt·edex·empt·ing
Definition of EXEMPT for Kids
: to release from a requirement that others must meet
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