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exemption

[ig-zemp-shuhn]

noun

  1. the circumstances of a taxpayer, such as their age or number of dependents, that allow them to make certain deductions from taxable income.

  2. the act of exempting.

  3. the state of being exempted; immunity.

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Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms

  • exemptive adjective
  • nonexemption noun
  • preexemption noun
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of exemption1

First recorded in 1350–1400; late Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin ±ð³æ±ð³¾±è³Ù¾±Å²Ô- (stem of ±ð³æ±ð³¾±è³Ù¾±Å ) “removal.†See exempt, -ion
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Synonym Study

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.
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The Center Theatre Group released an update Wednesday saying they received an exemption from the mayor’s office to continue its performances, not counting Saturday, which will be closed for the so-called “No Kings†demonstrations.

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Opera, however, issued a mid-afternoon news release announcing the curfew exemption and noting that “Rigoletto,†scheduled to run from 7:30 p.m. to about 10:30 p.m.

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If one side has suffered a brutal surprise attack that killed hundreds of civilians, as Israel did on 7 October 2023, it does not get an exemption from the law.

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Section four of the travel ban includes a clear exemption for sports stars travelling to those competitions - and other "major" sporting events.

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The regulations will require developers to add panels unless the buildings fall under certain exemptions such as being covered by shade.

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