| 释义 |
ex·empt
I. \igˈzem(p)t, eg-\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin exemptus, past participle of eximere to remove, free, from ex- ex- (I) + -imere (from emere to buy, acquire) — more at redeem
1. obsolete : set apart : cut off : excluded
2. : not subject to an authority or jurisdiction (as of a bishop)
< exempt monastery >
3. : free or released from some liability to which others are subject : excepted from the operation of some law or obligation : not subject to : not liable to — used with from
< goods exempt from execution >
< exempt from jury service >
< tax-exempt >
II. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English exempten, from Latin exemptus, past participle of eximere
1. obsolete : to set apart : remove, exclude
2. : to release or deliver from some liability or requirement to which others are subject : except or excuse from the operation of a law or obligation
< exempt a man from military service >
< exempt a student from a generally required course >
III. noun
(-s)
Etymology: Latin & French; French exempt subordinate in the cavalry commanding in the absence of the higher company officers, from exempt, adjective, from Latin exemptus, past participle of eximere
1. : one exempted or freed from duty : one not subject
2.
a. : a subordinate in the French cavalry who is in command when the higher company officers are absent and is exempt from common duty; also : a similar French police officer
b. : exon
c. : an honorably discharged fire fighter who enjoys certain exemptions (as from jury duty) |