Nonexempt (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

(of persons) not exempt from an obligation or liability.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The company was required to pay overtime to all nonexempt employees who worked more than 40 hours per week.
• As a nonexempt employee, John was not entitled to take a paid vacation during the peak season.
• The new policy applied to all nonexempt staff members, regardless of their job title or department.
• The court ruled that the nonexempt individuals were liable for the damages caused by their actions.
• The nonexempt workers were required to attend the mandatory training session on a Saturday.

Antonyms

• Exempt

Meaning ²

(of goods or funds) subject to taxation; "taxable income"; "nonexempt property".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The income from the part-time job was considered nonexempt and was added to her total taxable income.
• The company's profits from international sales were considered nonexempt and subject to a hefty tariff.
• The funds in the employee's 401(k) plan were nonexempt and subject to income tax upon withdrawal.
• After her inheritance, her assets included nonexempt property that was subject to estate tax.
• The airline's nonexempt cargo was inspected and cleared by customs officials before being released.

Synonyms

• Taxable