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/
Korean meaning: 의무나 책임에서 면제된, 예외인
Korean pronunciation: 이**젬**트
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
Student with medical needs is exempt from the regular lunch program
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Exempt from the attempt, watching with contempt!
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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'.
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“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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