exempt meaning and definition

EXEMPT verb

Definition of exempt (verb)

1. grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
   • "She exempted me from the exam"
   • synonyms: free, relieve
   • antonym: apply
2. grant exemption or release to
   • "Please excuse me from this class"
   • synonyms: excuse, let off, relieve

EXEMPT adjective

Definition of exempt (adjective)

1. (of persons) freed from or not subject to an obligation or liability (as e.g. taxes) to which others or other things are subject
   • "a beauty somehow exempt from the aging process"; "exempt from jury duty"; "only the very poorest citizens should be exempt from income taxes"
   • antonym: nonexempt
2. (of goods or funds) not subject to taxation
   • "the funds of nonprofit organizations are nontaxable"; "income exempt from taxation"
   • synonyms: nontaxable
   • antonym: nonexempt