1. freeing someone or something from an obligation, duty, or requirement that applies to others
Usage: present participle of exempt

Examples

• The new policy is exempting seniors from the physical fitness test.
• The committee is exempting small businesses from the new regulations.
• By exempting certain students from the exam, the school created controversy.
• The law is exempting religious organizations from this requirement.
• The judge is exempting the witness from answering that question.
• They are exempting veterans from paying the application fee.