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exempt

verb [T]
 
 
/ɪɡˈzempt/

Definition

to excuse someone or something from a duty, payment, etc.: Small businesses have been exempted from the tax increase.TaxationLiberating, relaxing and releasing exemption
 
 
/-ˈzemp.ʃən/ noun [C or U]
Candidates with a qualification in Chemistry have exemption from this course.TaxationFreedom to actOpportunity
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