ex|emp|tion

ex|emp|tion
ex|emp|tion «ehg ZEHMP shuhn», noun.
1. the act of exempting.
2. freedom from a duty, obligation, rule, or other binding restriction; release: »

Churches have exemption from taxes.

3. an instance of such a release or a cause permitting one: »

income-tax exemptions.

Synonym Study 2 Exemption, immunity mean freedom from obligations, duties, rules, etc., imposed on others. Exemption implies freeing a person or thing from a legal obligation or rule: »

exemption from jury duty.

Immunity implies freedom from restrictions and penalties to which other people are liable: »

Ambassadors have immunity from prosecution under the laws of the United States.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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