exempt
adjective
uk/ɪɡˈzempt/ uswith special permission not to do or pay something:
be exempt from sth Who is exempt from overtime?
be exempt from doing sth Lawyers would be exempt from reporting information learned through confidential communication with clients.
Tax-exempt organizations must stay true to the reasons they were granted exempt status.
See also
non-exempt
tax-exempt
exempt
verb [ T ]
uk/ɪɡˈzempt/ usto allow someone not to do something, pay something, etc. that others have to do or pay:
exempt sb from sth Some degree courses exempt you from certain professional exams.
exempt sb from doing sth Local drivers are exempted from paying the tolls.