Meningitis is an acute inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges. The most common symptoms are fever, headache, and neck stiffness. Other symptoms include confusion or altered consciousness, vomiting, and an inability to tolerate light or loud noises. Young children often exhibit only nonspecific symptoms, such as irritability, drowsiness, or poor feeding. If a rash is present, it may indicate a particular cause of meningitis;
Adj. 1. exempt - (of persons) freed from or not subject to an obligation or liability (as e.g. taxes) to which others or other things are subject; a beauty somehow exempt from the aging process; exempt from jury duty; only the very poorest citizens should be exempt from income taxes.
DEFINITION of 'Exempt Income'. Certain types or amounts of income not subject to federal income tax. Examples of exempt income include municipal bond income, which may also be exempt from state income taxes, a portion of retirement benefits, qualified Roth IRA distributions and academic scholarships. Also exempt are gifts of less than $10,000 and certain death benefits. Next Up.