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Definition exempt in British English

exempt verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪɡˈzempt/
1

to allow someone to ignore something such as a rule, obligation, or payment

Example

The law will exempt people over the age of 60.

Example

Why was he exempted from military service?

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Definition exempt in British English