exemption

[ ig-zemp-shuhn ]

/ ɪgˈzɛmp ʃən /

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noun

the circumstances of a taxpayer, as age or number of dependents, that allow him or her to make certain deductions from taxable income.

the act of exempting.

the state of being exempted; immunity.

OTHER WORDS FOR exemption

3 exception.

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OPPOSITES FOR exemption

3 liability.

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Origin of exemption

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

synonym study for exemption

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.

OTHER WORDS FROM exemption

ex·emp·tive, adjectivenon·ex·emp·tion, nounpre·ex·emp·tion, noun

Words nearby exemption

exemplify, exempli gratia, exemplum, exempt, exempt carrier, exemption, exencephaly, exenterate, exenteration, exenteritis, exequatur

How to use exemption in a sentence

Newsom has, however, wasted little time signing into law an update to AB 5 that removes a cap on freelance journalism and carves out further exemptions for youth sports coaches, music industry professionals and others.
Morning Report: Oceanside Reboots Top Cop Search|Voice of San Diego|September 14, 2020|Voice of San Diego
SeaWorld, in the late ’90s, persuaded voters to allow it to build roller coasters but there has not been an exemption since then.
Politics Report: Forged Footnote 15|Scott Lewis and Andrew Keatts|September 12, 2020|Voice of San Diego
A new state law has since been passed that exposes doctors who write significant numbers of exemptions to increased scrutiny.
Morning Report: Hotel Workers Want Their Jobs Back|Voice of San Diego|September 8, 2020|Voice of San Diego
Nonetheless, she wrote the child a permanent exemption for all vaccines.
Vaccine Exemption Doctor on Probation, Can No Longer Write Exemptions|Will Huntsberry|September 4, 2020|Voice of San Diego

While South Koreans have cheered BTS’s success, military service exemptions are controversial in a country where issues of inequality and privilege dominate the political debate.
South Korean boy band BTS built an army. Now, they might get to defer military service|kdunn6|September 4, 2020|Fortune
Veterinarians may continue prescribing the old-fashioned way, without exemption, as can prescriptions to be filled out of state.
No More Paper Prescriptions: Docs Fight Fraud by Going Electronic|Dale Eisinger|December 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Six months after we spoke, more than two-dozen have successfully qualified, and won the same exemption.
The 26 Next Hobby Lobbys|Abby Haglage|December 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But the exemption was also born of prejudice and discrimination.
Finally, Home Care Workers Start Fighting Back|Monica Potts|October 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Washington also had one of the largest exemption rates last year, at 4.7 percent, according to the CDC report.
Mississippi: Last In Everything, First In Vaccinations|Brandy Zadrozny|October 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The median total exemption rate was 1.8 percent this year, the same as in 2012-2013.
Mississippi: Last In Everything, First In Vaccinations|Brandy Zadrozny|October 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But more particularly the exemption from sickness; which is a 183 very evident miracle.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
The Commissioners strongly recommended the exemption of the putative father from any legal obligation to reimburse the parish.
English Poor Law Policy|Sidney Webb
A payment of £60 frees them from service during peace; but if the country is at war there is no exemption.
Spanish Life in Town and Country|L. Higgin and Eugne E. Street
It was quite possible for ungildated tradesmen to purchase temporary or partial exemption from the local restrictions.
The Influence and Development of English Gilds|Francis Aiden Hibbert
They have gained that exemption from military service which Kurds and Christians earnestly desire.
The Cradle of Mankind|W.A. Wigram