Exemption (Noun)
Meaning 1
Immunity from an obligation or duty.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- All military personnel were granted an exemption from jury duty while they were serving overseas.
- As a charity, the organization was granted a tax exemption for its fundraising efforts.
- People with disabilities may be eligible for an exemption from the vaccination requirements for travel to certain countries.
- Employees who earn below a certain threshold are exempt from paying income tax and therefore do not require an exemption.
- Under the terms of the agreement, diplomats are given an exemption from local traffic laws.
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Meaning 2
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
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Meaning 3
An act exempting someone; "he was granted immunity from prosecution".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.