eximir

to exempt, to excuse

verb ehk-see-MEER Rare

Origin: from Latin eximere (to take out, remove)

Usage Note

Eximir is a formal verb meaning to free someone from an obligation, tax, or responsibility; eximir de responsabilidad is the standard legal phrase. It is often used reflexively — eximirse de culpa ('to absolve oneself of blame'). Learners should note the infinitive ends in -ir but conjugates regularly; do not confuse with excluir.

Examples

"La ley los eximía de pagar impuestos."

Natural Translation

The law exempted them from paying taxes.

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