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Synonyms & Similar Words
exclusion
exception
immunity
dispensation
waiver
release
freedom
liberty
privilege
concession
allowance
permission
reprieve
pardon
absolution
remission
exemption
excuse
justification
defense
loophole
escape
evasion
avoidance
mitigation
alleviation
remittal
acquittal
vindication
justification
Meaning of Exemption
According to Merriam-Webster, an exemption is "the state of being exempt from a rule, law, or obligation" or "a provision in a law or contract that exempts a person or group from a requirement."
Definitions
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines exemption as "a situation in which someone is officially allowed not to do something or not to be affected by a rule or law."
- The Oxford Dictionary states that an exemption is "a dispensation or exemption from a rule, law, or obligation, especially one granted by a public authority."
Example Uses
- The company received an exemption from the new tax law, allowing them to save millions of dollars.
- The student was granted an exemption from the exam due to her illness.
- The government provided an exemption for small businesses, exempting them from certain regulations.
- The athlete was given an exemption to compete in the tournament despite not meeting the usual eligibility criteria.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
obligation
requirement
necessity
duty
responsibility
liability
compulsion
coercion
enforcement
imposition
constraint
restriction
limitation
prohibition
ban
interdiction
injunction
mandate
directive
order
decree
edict
law
rule
regulation