Exemption meaning

What does “exemption” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“exemption” is a noun with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: immunity from an obligation or duty.

exemption

immunity from an obligation or duty
Synonymsfreedom
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”
an act exempting someone
“he was granted immunity from prosecution”
Synonymsimmunity granting immunity

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University