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Definitions for exemption
ɪgˈzɛmp ʃənex·emp·tion

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. exemption, freedomnoun

    immunity from an obligation or duty

  2. exemptionnoun

    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. exemption, immunity, granting immunitynoun

    an act exempting someone

    "he was granted immunity from prosecution"

Wiktionary

  1. exemptionnoun

    An act of exempting.

  2. exemptionnoun

    The state of being exempt; immunity.

  3. exemptionnoun

    A deduction from the normal amount of taxes.

  4. exemptionnoun

    Freedom from a defect or weakness.

  5. Etymology: From Old and modern French exemption, or from exemptio, from eximere

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Exemptionnoun

    Immunity; privilege; freedom from imposts or burdensome employments.

    Etymology: from exempt.

    The like exemption hath the writ to enquire of a man’s death, which also must be granted freely. Francis Bacon, Off. of Alien.

    The Roman laws gave particular exemptions to such as built ships, or traded in corn. John Arbuthnot, on Coins.

ChatGPT

  1. exemption

    An exemption is a release or exclusion from a duty, obligation, or liability that is typically imposed on others. It can refer to certain amounts that an individual can subtract from their income while calculating taxes. It can also pertain to situations or conditions where rules or laws that generally apply are not enforced or are not applicable.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Exemptionnoun

    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

  2. Etymology: [L. exemptio a removing: cf. F. exemption exemption.]

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  1. Nouns Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'exemption' in Nouns Frequency: #2557

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of exemption in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of exemption in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of exemption in a Sentence

  1. Hank Johnson:

    Its possible that Congress can do something, congress oversees the anti-trust exemption that we gave the NFL. The NFL is doing quite well with that anti-trust exemption, maybe its time for us to take a fresh look at it.

  2. Scott Rosmarin:

    I used to accept kids if they had a religious exemption, but now I'm not, if I lose a couple kids, I lose a couple kids ... You've got to do what's right.

  3. Anna Eskamani:

    This exemption for companies that own theme parks is an example of the loophole in this bill, this bill is really political in nature. It’s not about trying to impact the concerns of deplatforming. Now it’s catering to a specific company.

  4. Iris Pang:

    There are still many uncertainties in the coming trade talks. An exemption list of just 16 items will not change China's stance.

  5. Immanuel Kant:

    Ours is an age of criticism, to which everything must be subjected. The sacredness of religion, and the authority of legislation, are by many regarded as grounds for exemption from the examination by this tribunal, But, if they are exempted, and cannot lay claim to sincere respect, which reason accords only to that which has stood the test of a free and public examination.

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