Exempt

/ɛɡˈzɛm(p)t/ noun verb adjective

One who has been released from something.

Definition

  1. (noun) One who has been released from something.
  2. (noun) A type of French police officer.
  3. (noun) One of four officers of the Yeomen of the Royal Guard, having the rank of corporal; an exon.
  4. (verb) To grant (someone) freedom or immunity from. “Citizens over 45 years of age were exempted from military service.”
  5. (adjective) Free from a duty or obligation. “His income is so small that it is exempt from tax.”
  6. (adjective) (of an employee or his position) Not entitled to overtime pay when working overtime.
  7. (adjective) Cut off; set apart.
  8. (adjective) Extraordinary; exceptional.

Word stats

  • Exempt contains 6 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 5 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 17.

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What does Exempt mean?

One who has been released from something.

How many letters are in Exempt?

Exempt has 6 letters.

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