Definition of Exemption

1. Noun. Immunity from an obligation or duty.

Exact synonyms: Freedom
Generic synonyms: Immunity, Unsusceptibility
Specialized synonyms: Amnesty, Diplomatic Immunity, Indemnity, Impunity, Grandfather Clause
Derivative terms: Exempt

2. Noun. A deduction allowed to a taxpayer because of his status (having certain dependents or being blind or being over 65 etc.). "Additional exemptions are allowed for each dependent"

3. Noun. An act exempting someone. "He was granted immunity from prosecution"
Exact synonyms: Granting Immunity, Immunity
Generic synonyms: Discharge, Release, Waiver
Specialized synonyms: Fix, Official Immunity, Sovereign Immunity, Testimonial Immunity, Use Immunity
Derivative terms: Immune

Definition of Exemption

1. n. The act of exempting; the state of being exempt; freedom from any charge, burden, evil, etc., to which others are subject; immunity; privilege; as, exemption of certain articles from seizure; exemption from military service; exemption from anxiety, suffering, etc.

Definition of Exemption

1. Noun. An act of exempting. ¹

2. Noun. The state of being exempt; immunity. ¹

3. Noun. A deduction from the normal amount of taxes. ¹

4. Noun. Freedom from a defect or weakness. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Exemption

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Exemption

exemplifiable
exemplification
exemplifications
exemplifie
exemplified
exemplifier
exemplifiers
exemplifies
exemplify
exemplifying
exemplum
exempt
exempted
exemptible
exempting
exemption (current term)
exemptions
exemptive
exempts
exenatide
exencephalia
exencephalic
exencephalocele
exencephalous
exencephaly
exendin
exendins
exenterate
exenterated
exenterates

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