1. to be freed or excused from an obligation, requirement, or liability
Students with excellent grades may be exempted from the final exam.
Estudantes com excelentes notas podem ser isentos do exame final.
2. to be released from a duty or responsibility
Due to medical conditions, he was exempted from military service.
Devido a condições médicas, ele foi isento do serviço militar.
3. to be excluded from a rule or regulation
Non-profit organizations are often exempted from paying taxes.
Organizações sem fins lucrativos são frequentemente isentas de pagar impostos.