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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For example, if you are over the state pension age, you could be exempt from paying NICs.

From BBC

It comes after the case was exempted from ongoing barrister strike action.

From BBC

The measure would exempt new construction for the first 10 years and owner-occupied buildings with four or fewer units.

From The Wall Street Journal

Since the State of Israel was declared in 1948, students enrolled full-time at a religious school, or yeshiva, have been exempted from conscription.

From BBC

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

From BBC

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