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exempt

 
 
/ɪgˈzempt/ verb [T] formal

Definition

to officially say that someone does not have to do something or pay for something: [often passive] Students are exempted from payment.
exemption
 
 
/ɪgˈzempʃən/ noun [C, U]
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