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

Example Sentences

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More housing developments will be exempt from rules requiring builders in England to improve wildlife habitats, the government said on Tuesday.

From BBC

The administration late last year exempted a number of food items from its so-called reciprocal tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Fifteen years of anemic supply following the 2008-09 financial crisis had left bondholders starved for new muni debt, a favorite of wealthy American households because it pays out interest exempt from federal income taxes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Employees of universities and other nonprofits are generally exempt from the 85,000 cap.

From The Wall Street Journal

Big U.S. technology companies are set to be exempt from planned levies on semiconductors, the Financial Times reported, citing unnamed sources.

From Barron's

exempt

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