Exemption: meaning, definitions and examples

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exemption

 

[ ษชษกหˆzษ›mpสƒ(ษ™)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

tax law

The action of freeing or state of being free from an obligation or liability imposed on others. It is a special allowance or privilege granted to a particular group of people.

Synonyms

dispensation, exception, excuse, immunity

Examples of usage

  • He was granted an exemption from paying taxes due to his low income level.
  • The company received an exemption from certain regulations to promote innovation.
Context #2 | Noun

education

The act of being excused from a requirement, such as a class or exam, typically due to special circumstances.

Synonyms

dispensation, reprieve, waiver

Examples of usage

  • She received an exemption from the final exam because of a family emergency.
  • Students with a medical condition may be eligible for exemptions from physical education classes.
Context #3 | Noun

sports

Permission granted to participate in a league or competition without meeting all the usual requirements, often given to new teams or individuals.

Synonyms

dispensation, special permission, waiver

Examples of usage

  • The team was granted an exemption to join the league despite not having played in the qualifying matches.
  • The player received an exemption to compete in the tournament without meeting the age limit.

Translations

Translations of the word "exemption" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น isenรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เฅ‚เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Befreiung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pembebasan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฒั–ะปัŒะฝะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zwolnienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…้™ค (ใ‚ใ‚“ใ˜ใ‚‡)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท exemption

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ exenciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท muafiyet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉด์ œ (myeonje)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุนูุงุก (i'ifaa)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ osvobozenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oslobodenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฑๅ… (huรฒmiวŽn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izvzetje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ undanรพรกga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพัะฐั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒกแƒฃแƒคแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ azadlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ exenciรณn

Etymology

The word 'exemption' originated from the Latin word 'exemptio', which means 'a release or freeing from'. The concept of exemption has been present in various societies throughout history, often as a way to grant special privileges or allowances to certain individuals or groups. In modern usage, exemptions are commonly found in legal, educational, and sports contexts, providing flexibility and relief from specific requirements or obligations.

See also: exempt.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,827, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.