Exemption: meaning, definitions and examples
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exemption
[ ษชษกหzษmpส(ษ)n ]
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.
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.
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:
๐ต๐น isenรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Befreiung
๐ฎ๐ฉ pembebasan
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฒัะปัะฝะตะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ zwolnienie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ ้ค (ใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท exemption
๐ช๐ธ exenciรณn
๐น๐ท muafiyet
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฉด์ (myeonje)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅุนูุงุก (i'ifaa)
๐จ๐ฟ osvobozenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ oslobodenie
๐จ๐ณ ่ฑๅ (huรฒmiวn)
๐ธ๐ฎ izvzetje
๐ฎ๐ธ undanรพรกga
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะพัะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแกแฃแคแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ azadlฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.