
Exempt
Age Restrictions
Often used when certain age groups are not required to follow rules that apply to others.

You're exempt from jury duty if you're under 18.
Common Misuse
Don't confuse 'exempt' with 'absent.' 'Exempt' means free from obligation, not simply not present.

I'm not absent from class; I'm exempt from attending today.
Specific Context
'Exempt' usually refers to specific cases or conditions rather than general ones.

This parking lot is exempt from the city's parking regulations.
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AbsolveDischargeExcludeExcuseImmuneReleaseSpareWaive
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