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行かなくてもいい
Nakute mo ii means it is fine even if you do not. Learners often confuse it with nakereba naranai, but this one removes the duty rather than imposing it.
Examples in context
明日は行かなくてもいい
You do not have to go tomorrow
靴を脱がなくてもいいです
You do not have to take off your shoes
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