Answer:

exempts

Answer	Crossword Clue
EXEMPTS	Releases
EXEMPTS	Treats specially, in a way
EXEMPTS	Frees from liability

EXEMPTS	Frees from obligation
EXEMPTS	Lets off the hook
EXEMPTS	Gives special treatment to
EXEMPTS	Frees from an obligation
EXEMPTS	Gives immunity to
EXEMPTS	Grandfathers
EXEMPTS	Makes immune
EXEMPTS	Frees from some obligation.

EXEMPTS	Puts in the 4F class
EXEMPTS	Lets off
EXEMPTS	Grandfathers, e.g.
EXEMPTS	Provides immunity
EXEMPTS	Releases from duty

Crossword

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