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exemption
[ ig-zemp-shuhn ]
/ ɪgˈzɛmp ʃən /
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Definition of exemption
noun
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Origin of exemption
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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.
OTHER WORDS FROM exemption
ex·emp·tive, adjectivenon·ex·emp·tion, nounpre·ex·emp·tion, nounWords nearby exemption
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