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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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As they’ve grown in popularity, prediction-market platforms have become sports betting vehicles, exempt from the state regulations that govern more traditional sportsbooks.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Kasamis discussed going exempt in his “Get Heavy” podcast, and one clip has almost 1 million views on Instagram.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“The proposed settlement agreement to exempt only houses of worship and not secular nonprofits would have been unfair and a violation of church-state separation,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The Asian nation has also temporarily rescinded its environmental protection tax on petrol and diesel, which are also exempt from VAT.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Was she exempt from marriage because of it, as I presumed myself to be?

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

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