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exemption
(/I/g'z/E/mp/S//@/n )

noun (n)

  • immunity from an obligation or duty(noun.state)
    Synonym:
    freedom
    source: wordnet30
  • a deduction allowed to a taxpayer because of his status (having certain dependents or being blind or being over 65 etc.)(noun.possession)
    Example:
    Additional exemptions are allowed for each dependent.
    source: wordnet30
  • an act exempting someone(noun.act)
    source: wordnet30
  • 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.(noun)
    source: webster1913
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