EXEMPT | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word EXEMPT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of EXEMPT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Exempt

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

late Middle English: from Latin exemptus ‘taken out, freed’, past participle of eximere

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɪɡˈzɛm(p)t
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɛɡˈzɛm(p)t
Dialects: British English
Definition:

free from an obligation or liability imposed on others

Short Definition:

free from obligation or liability imposed on others

Examples:
  • these patients are exempt from all charges
  • a tax-exempt savings plan

Word: Exempt

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɪɡˈzɛm(p)t
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɛɡˈzɛm(p)t
Dialects: British English
Definition:

free (a person or organization) from an obligation or liability imposed on others

Short Definition:

free person or organization from obligation or liability imposed on others

Examples:
  • they were exempted from paying the tax

Word: Exempt

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɪɡˈzɛm(p)t
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɛɡˈzɛm(p)t
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a person who is exempt from something, especially the payment of tax.

Short Definition:

person who is exempt from something

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