exempting
ex-empt-ing
noun
The act or process of granting freedom from an obligation or rule.
"Exempting some groups caused a public outcry."
verb
Granting freedom from an obligation or liability that others must follow.
"The council is exempting residents from the new charge."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: exempt, free, relieve, let off, excuse, privileged, immune, excused, unratable, duty-free, tax-free, untaxed