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Date: 1300-1400
Language: Latin
Origin: exemptus, past participle of eximere; EXAMPLE

exempt

1 adjective
     
ex‧empt1
not affected by something, or not having to do it or pay it
exempt from
The interest is exempt from income tax.
Children are exempt from the charges.
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