exempt

[ig-zempt] / ɪgˈzɛmpt /

ADJECTIVE

freed from responsibility

Synonyms

STRONGEST

immune

STRONG

absolved clear cleared discharged excepted excluded excused favored free liberated privileged released spared unbound walked

WEAK

beat the rap let go let off not liable not responsible not subject off the hook outside set apart special unchecked unrestrained unrestricted unshackled void of

Antonyms

STRONG

hindered prevented

WEAK

accountable answerable liable nonexempt responsible

VERB

relieve, absolve

Synonyms

STRONGEST

excuse exonerate free spare

STRONG

clear discharge dispense except liberate release

WEAK

go easy on grant immunity let off let off the hook pass by privilege from wipe the slate write off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

incarcerate

STRONG

hold keep

WEAK

blame

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Goalkeepers are also exempt, while a penalty taker would be able to stay on.

From BBC

Most subway lines will still operate local service, the city said, and public buses are exempt from the ban, though routes could be altered depending on road conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Products from Canada and Mexico already protected by a free-trade pact covering those nations and the U.S. will also be exempt.

From The Wall Street Journal

The good news: many states exempt children from inheritance tax.

From MarketWatch

Most Canadian exports enter the U.S. exempt from Ieepa tariffs because the goods comply with the terms of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

From The Wall Street Journal

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