Exempt
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Exempt [ig-zempt]

NOUN, VERB, ADJECTIVE

Verb

  • To free from an obligation or liability.

Noun

  • A person who is exempt from an obligation, duty, etc.

Adjective

  • Released from, or not subject to, a particular obligation or liability, such as income tax.
Example

Senior citizens are exempted from paying this tax.

Exempt citizens must still file an ITR. 

Synonyms

Excused, Freed, Excluded, Immune, Absolved, Waived, Relieved, Privileged, Cleared, Discharged

Antonyms

Liable, Obligated, Bound, Compelled, Mandatory, Responsible, Accountable, Subject, Required, Imposed