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exempt

Free from a duty, obligation, rule, law, etc.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

Free from a duty, obligation, rule, law, etc.

In their country all women are exempt from military service.
Origin: From , from , past participle of eximō. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • “✈️ Every transport sector pays for its pollution. Except one. Cars. Trains. Trucks. All are subject to fuel taxes, VAT and carbon pricing. Aviation? Still mostly exempt. 📲 Share this post if you think aviation should pay its fair share.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “House of Commons rules require MPs to register significant pre-election benefits tied to political activities, but Farage's team calls it a purely personal payment for safety after threats, exempt from declaration.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Have you considered that nobody is exempt from accountability for their cruelty and dishonesty, including trans women? Sincerely, A trans woman”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Americans should go exempt on their taxes, right now. Stop funding this bullshit.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Hamas’ Refusal Disarm May Exempt Israel From Ceasefire Deal, Board of Peace Says https://www.europesays.com/iran/100212/ Israel may no longer be required to comply with all provisions of the October 2025 ceasefire agreement if…”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(obsolete) Cut off; set apart.

In their country all women are exempt from military service.
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  • “I went tax exempt the entire 7 years I was working a commission job. They was taxing the hell out my check. These last 3 years I have been able to pay down my tax dept considerably with my refunds. One more refund and I’ll be tax debt free!”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Trump really really hates all of us..nobody is exempt”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “TSUCHINOKO EXEMPT SHE SHOULD BE LIKE A FAT LOAF OF. BREAD”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Following 22 meetings with industry groups, the EU is nearing a decision to exempt leather from new deforestation regulations. Critics warn that excluding hides ignores their link to cattle ranching, a primary driver of forest loss. Elisângela Mendonça reports for #Mongabay.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Answer: plushies cannot sin, they are plushies and therefore exempt from any and all human sin.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026UK

(of an employee or his position) Not entitled to overtime pay when working overtime.

His income is so small that it is exempt from tax.
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