ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Exemption

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪɡˈzɛm(p).ʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Exemption is a noun meaning An act of exempting.

Meaning

An act of exempting.

More Meanings

  1. The state of being exempt; immunity.
  2. A deduction from the normal amount of taxes.
  3. Freedom from a defect or weakness.

Example Sentences

The legislation also tightens the share of unused exemptions states can carry over from year to year. […] Lots of people who are in compliance with the new rules – either because they already work or meet exemption criteria – could lose their assistance because of red tape, said Dottie Rosenbaum, the center’s director of federal SNAP policy.

Word Forms

Synonyms for exemption

Depending on context, synonyms include dispensation, immunity, freedom.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include freedom, immunity, impunity, except, excusing, forgiveness.

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