adj., n., & v.
adj. 1 free from an obligation or liability etc. imposed on others. 2 (foll. by from) not liable to.
n. 1 a person who is exempt, esp. from payment of tax. 2 Brit. = EXON.
v.tr. (foll. by from) free from an obligation, esp. one imposed on others. exemption n.
[ ME f. L exemptus past part. of eximere exempt- (as EX-(1), emere take) ]