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exemption

/ɪɡˈzɛm(p).ʃən/noun3 syllables

Exemption means: an act exempting someone.

Synonyms for exemption6

noun, as in an act exempting someone

immunity, granting immunity

noun, as in immunity from an obligation or duty

freedom

also used for exemption

dispensation, free pass, get out of jail free card

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What does exemption mean?3

noun

1

an act exempting someone“he was granted immunity from prosecution”

2

immunity from an obligation or duty

3

a deduction allowed to a taxpayer because of their status (having certain dependents or being blind or being over 65 etc.)“additional exemptions are allowed for each dependent”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with exemption?1

three syllables

redemption
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Exemption in a sentence

  • We give foreign tourists the privilege of tax exemption.CK
  • Let's take advantage of the 'exemption' controversy to reconsider the way we work.fcbond
  • Is death the only possible exemption?Catriona
  • Money does not buy exemption from illness.carlosalberto
  • We're applying for a tax exemption.CK
  • Exemptions may apply in some cases.CK
  • Religious beliefs should not give anyone special exemptions from laws that apply to everyone else.deniko
  • We don't usually grant exemptions, but given the circumstances, I think we can make an exception.mailohilohi

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Forms of exemption

as a noun

plural
exemptions