Free from a rule, fee, or requirement that applies to others.
“Senior citizens are exempt from the annual membership fee.”
“Employees who work remotely are exempt from the parking permit requirement.”
This word appears when a letter explains that someone does not have to follow a normal rule, such as 'exempt from the annual fee.' It is frequently contrasted with words like 'required' or 'mandatory' among the answer choices, so make sure the sentence logic points to an exception rather than an obligation.
Synonyms: excused, free, released