Exempted Meaning in English

word · lemma: exempt

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Definition

To be officially freed from a rule, duty, payment, or requirement. If someone is exempted, they do not have to do something that others normally must do.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used in formal, legal, or official contexts. Common collocations: 'exempted from taxes', 'exempted from military service'. Often passive ('is exempted'). Don't confuse with 'excused' (less formal, temporary reason).

• Spanish: exento - dispensado
• Portuguese (BR): isento - dispensado
• Portuguese (PT): isento - dispensado
• Chinese (Simplified): 免除 - 豁免
• Chinese (Traditional): 免除 - 豁免
• Hindi: मुक्त किया गया - छूट प्राप्त
• Arabic: معفى - مستثنى
• Bengali: অব্যাহতি দেওয়া - মুক্ত করা (নিয়ম বা দায়িত্ব থেকে)
• Russian: освобождён - освобождённый (от чего-л.)
• Japanese: 免除された
• Vietnamese: được miễn
• Korean: 면제된
• Turkish: muaf tutulmuş
• Urdu: مستثنی کیا گیا - معاف کیا گیا
• Indonesian: dibebaskan

Example Sentences

She was exempted from the final exam because of her high grades.

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Certain foods are exempted from import taxes.

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Children under five are exempted from the fee.

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He got exempted from jury duty after explaining his situation.

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Most students aren't exempted from this rule, but there are some exceptions.

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If you're medically exempted, you don't need to provide a doctor's note every time.

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