Definition of: exempt

(ig·zempt′) v.t.
1. To free or excuse from some obligation to which others are subject; grant immunity to: to exempt one from military service.
2. Obs. To take or put away; remove. See synonyms under ABSOLVE, RELEASE.
—adjective
1. Free, clear, or excused, as from some liability, restriction, or burden.
2. Obs. Remote; separated. See synonyms under FREE.
—noun A person who is exempted, as from military service. [<L exemptus, pp. of eximere <ex- out + emere buy, take]
—ex·empt′i·ble adjective