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.
Derivatives:
exemption n.
Etymology: ME f. L exemptus past part. of eximere exempt- (as EX-(1), emere take)