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Uncommonexempt
The correct spelling is exempt.
How to pronounce exempt
/ɛɡˈzɛm(p)t/
nounIPA: /ɛɡˈzɛm(p)t/
Say it like: Exe-mpt
The correct spelling is exempt. One who has been released from something. For example: "Citizens over 45 years of age were exempted from military service."
Usage Examples
“Citizens over 45 years of age were exempted from military service.”
“His income is so small that it is exempt from tax.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.One who has been released from something.
- 2.A type of French police officer.
- 3.One of four officers of the Yeomen of the Royal Guard, having the rank of corporal; an exon.
verb
- 1.To grant (someone) freedom or immunity from.
adjective
- 1.Free from a duty or obligation.
- 2.(of an employee or his position) Not entitled to overtime pay when working overtime.
- 3.Cut off; set apart.
- 4.Extraordinary; exceptional.
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