Excused (8)
'excused' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for exempt that I've seen before include "Duty-free" , "free from tax, say" , "Absolved" , "Freed from obligation, tax etc" , "Excused - let off" .)
'excused' is the definition.
('pardon' can be a synonym of 'excuse')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for pardoned that I've seen before include "Forgiven" , "Forgave, absolved" .)