What is "exemption" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 13-05-2026 by Wikilanguages.net

What does exemption mean in English? Meaning of exemption definition and abbreviation with examples.

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Meaning of "exemption": immunity from an obligation or duty

Meaning: immunity from an obligation or duty

Synonyms: exemption freedom

Hyponyms: amnesty diplomatic immunity grandfather clause impunity indemnity

Hypernyms: immunity unsusceptibility

Meaning: a deduction allowed to a taxpayer because of his status (having certain dependents or being blind or being over 65 etc.)

Example: additional exemptions are allowed for each dependent

Synonyms: exemption

Hypernyms: deduction tax deduction tax write-off

Meaning: an act exempting someone

Example: he was granted immunity from prosecution

Synonyms: exemption granting immunity immunity

Hyponyms: fix official immunity sovereign immunity testimonial immunity use immunity

Hypernyms: discharge release waiver