exemption

[ ig-zemp-shuhn ]
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noun
  1. the circumstances of a taxpayer, such as their age or number of dependents, that allow them to make certain deductions from taxable income.

  2. the act of exempting.

  1. the state of being exempted; immunity.

Origin of exemption

1
First recorded in 1350–1400; late Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin exemptiōn- (stem of exemptiō ) “removal.” See exempt, -ion

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3. Exemption, immunity, impunity imply special privilege or freedom from imposed requirements. Exemption implies release or privileged freedom from some duty, tax, etc.: exemption from military service. Immunity implies freedom from a penalty or from some liability, especially one that is disagreeable or threatening: immunity from disease. Impunity (limited mainly to the fixed expression with impunity ) primarily suggests freedom from punishment: The police force was so inadequate that crimes could be committed with impunity.

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Other words from exemption

  • ex·emp·tive, adjective
  • non·ex·emp·tion, noun
  • pre·ex·emp·tion, noun

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