exempt

adjective
UK /ɪɡˈzempt/
US /ɪɡˈzempt/

Not having to do something that others must do.

Children under five are exempt from paying the entrance fee.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To officially free someone from a duty or rule.

The school exempted him from gym class because of his injury.

3. Not required to pay a tax or charge.

These goods are exempt from sales tax.

4. A person who is not required to do something.

Tax exempts must still file a form each year.