exemption

noun
UK: /ɪɡˈzempʃən/
US: /ɪɡˈzempʃən/

  1. The act of being free from a rule or payment that others must follow.

    1. She got an exemption from the school fees because her family was poor.
    2. The company received an exemption from environmental regulations due to its small size.

  2. A particular instance of being excused or not having to do something that is normally required.

    1. He applied for an exemption from military service because of his health problems.
    2. Tax exemptions are available for certain charitable donations, encouraging philanthropic activity.

  3. A situation where someone does not have to obey a rule or law.

    1. Some companies get an exemption if they create new jobs in the area.
    2. The government granted an exemption to small businesses, reducing their tax burden.

Synonyms

immunity dispensation exclusion privilege exception

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "exemption" in English means: The act of being free from a rule or payment that others must follow., A particular instance of being excused or not having to do something that is normally required., A situation where someone does not have to obey a rule or law..

The phonetic transcription of "exemption" is /ɪɡˈzempʃən/ in British English and /ɪɡˈzempʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "exemption": immunity, dispensation, exclusion, privilege, exception.

Example usage of "exemption": "She got an exemption from the school fees because her family was poor.". More examples on the page.