Cummings exemption

An exemption from certain rules available only to rich and/or politically well connected people.

Mark didn't need to wear a mask in his taxi because he had a Cummings exemption.

Dorothy travelled to her second home for a weekend break despite the lockdown as she knew about a Cummings exemption she could use as an excuse.

George spent £2000 on flights home via safe countries to avoid quarantine, taking advantage of a little known Cummings exemption.