exemption

//ɪɡˈzɛmpʃən//
C1Frequency Level 10Formal
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Noun

exemptionSingular
exemptionsPlural
1

The state of being free from an obligation, duty, or liability that applies to others

Students with disabilities may qualify for an exemption from physical education requirements.

2

An official permission to be excused from a rule, requirement, or payment, especially taxes

He applied for a tax exemption for his charitable donations.

3

A deduction allowed by law to reduce the amount of income that would otherwise be taxed

You can claim a tax exemption for each dependent child.