adjective

exempt

exempt, free from an obligation

Some goods are exempt from tax.

Some goods are exempt from tax.

He is exempt from military service.

He is exempt from military service.

((from sth.)) free from an obligation or payment required of others. He is exempt from military service.

Synonyms: free, excused, immune; Antonyms: liable, subject

From Latin 'eximere' (to take out, free), from 'ex-' (out) + 'emere' (to take). Literally 'taken out' from an obligation.

Think of 'exit'. If you are exempt, you can 'exit' an obligation or duty.

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