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Meaning of 'exemption' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Exemption [ 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.

Meaning of 'exemption' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . exemption [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a deduction allowed to a taxpayer because of his status (having certain dependents or being blind or being over 65 etc.)
Example in sentence:
  • additional exemptions are allowed for each dependent
Meaning (2):
- an act exempting someone
Example in sentence:
  • he was granted immunity from prosecution

Nearby Words:

exeat execrable execrate execrated execrating execration execrative execratory exect exection

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