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Term: EXEMPT
Definition: Exempt means that someone or something is free from a duty or responsibility that others have to do. For example, some people may be exempt from serving in the military, or some property may be exempt from being taken away.
Definition: Free or released from a duty or liability to which others are held.
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The examples illustrate how certain individuals or groups are not required to follow the same rules or obligations as others. They are exempt from these duties or liabilities due to their specific circumstances or status.