Synonyms of exempt

exempt

adjective

as in protected

not subject to something to which others are required

They were exempt from jury duty because of their jobs as firefighters.

Related Words

• protected
• immune
• privileged
• inviolate
• pure
• shielded
• secure
• inviolable
• holy
• invincible
• untouchable
• unassailable
• sacrosanct
• sacred
• hallowed
• invulnerable
• bulletproof

Dissimilar Words

• susceptible
• open
• vulnerable
• exposed
• endangered

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exempt

While the telehealth company may be likely to have liability in the case of injury, Rickenbach doesn’t think the affiliate marketers would necessarily be totally exempt. — Kara McGrath, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026

Presidents have often been exempt from federal conflict-of-interest laws, though some other modern presidents voluntarily put assets in blind trusts. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Talk shows have been exempt from the equal-time rule practically since their inception. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

That’s a big deal for folks that aren’t necessarily experts on government ethics rules — the president, not just this president, but all presidents have been largely exempt from any conflicts of interest rules. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2026