Definitions for: Exemption


[n] an act exempting someone; "he was granted immunity from prosecution"
[n] immunity from an obligation or duty



Webster (1913) Definition: Ex*emp"tion, n. [L. exenptio a removing: cf. F.
exemption exemption.]
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.

Synonyms: freedom, granting immunity, immunity

See Also: amnesty, diplomatic immunity, discharge, fix, grandfather clause, immunity, impunity, indemnity, release, unsusceptibility, waiver

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