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exempt

/ɛɡˈzɛm(p)t/ · noun

Meaning

  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.
  4. To grant (someone) freedom or immunity from.
  5. Free from a duty or obligation.
  6. (of an employee or his position) Not entitled to overtime pay when working overtime.
  7. Cut off; set apart.
  8. Extraordinary; exceptional.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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