exempt

CEFRB2

/ɪɡˈzɛmpt/

adjective · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Free from a duty, rule, or requirement.

  2. 02

    verb

    To officially free someone from a duty or rule.

Examples

  • These articles are all exempt from duty.

  • These articles are exempt from "Droits de douane".

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
4

Also pronounced

  • /ɛɡˈzɛm(p)t/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Cut off; set apart.

  2. Not entitled to overtime pay when working overtime.

  3. Free from a duty, obligation, rule, law, etc.

More examples

In context

  • We will exempt you from attending.

  • Citizens over 45 years of age were exempted from military service.

  • His income is so small that it is exempt from tax.

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Origin

adjective

From Middle French exempt, from Latin exemptus, past participle of eximō.