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.

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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
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Words related to exemption

privilege, discharge, exception, immunity, dispensation, release, impunity, absolution, exoneration

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