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excepted

[ik-sep-tid] / ɪkˈsɛp tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
exempt
Synonyms
STRONGEST
immune
STRONG
absolved clear cleared discharged 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

Example Sentences

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Abbott’s spokesperson, Andrew Mahaleris, said the governor’s office “rigorously complies with the Texas Public Information Act and releases any responsive information that is determined to not be confidential or excepted from disclosure.”

From Salon • Nov. 21, 2025

The government said it would trial the technology ahead of an excepted roll out in 2026.

From BBC • Jul. 22, 2025

“The legislature’s decision to redefine an exception,” the court explained, “does not necessarily mean that the framers of our Constitution intended to enshrine the excepted conduct as a fundamental right.”

From Slate • Nov. 14, 2024

Feb. 19: Spring training begins and players exude excitement, part-time Angels employee Anthony Rendon excepted.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2024

During the intervening period I had no time to nurse chimeras; and I believe I was as active and gay as anybody—Adèle excepted.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë