C1adjectiveformallawmoney
US/ɪɡˈzempt/
UK/ɪɡˈzempt/
not required to follow a rule or pay something that others must
In context
Charities are exempt from paying tax on the money they raise.
Employees on the night shift are exempt from the new parking fee.
Books for children are exempt from the sales tax in this state.
Words that go with exempt
adjective + preposition
- exempt from taxNonprofit groups are exempt from tax on donations.
- be exempt fromStudents are exempt from the registration fee.
- exempt from the ruleNo one is exempt from the rule, not even managers.
adjective + noun
- tax-exemptThey invested in a tax-exempt fund.
adverb + adjective
- legally exemptSmall firms are legally exempt from this requirement.
- largely exemptRural areas were largely exempt from the new regulations.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
exempt of taxCorrect: exempt from tax