exempt — free from an obligation or liability imposed on others
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: free from an obligation or liability imposed on others
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪɡˈzempt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother claims she's exempt from technology because she's over 80.
- Religious organizations are often exempt from certain taxes.
- He thought being the boss's nephew would exempt him from doing actual work.
exempt
ADJECTIVE[/ɪɡˈzempt/]
free from an obligation or liability imposed on others
Students with medical notes are exempt from today's PE class.
Exempt from the attempt, watching with contempt!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'exemptus', the past participle of 'eximere', meaning 'to take out or remove'. The prefix 'ex-' means 'out' and 'emere' means 'to take'.
Breakdown
ex- (out) + empt (take) = exempt (taken out, freed from obligation)
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📝Examples
“My grandmother claims she's exempt from technology because she's over 80.”
“Religious organizations are often exempt from certain taxes.”
“He thought being the boss's nephew would exempt him from doing actual work.”
“Diplomatic vehicles are exempt from parking tickets in most countries.”
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