 exemption |
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| 1. | [ noun ] immunity from an obligation or duty | |
| Synonyms: | freedom | |
| Related terms: | unsusceptibility grandfather_clause impunity amnesty diplomatic_immunity indemnity exempt | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (business) a deduction allowed to a taxpayer because of his status (having certain dependents or being blind or being over 65 etc.) | |
| Examples: | "additional exemptions are allowed for each dependent" |
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| Related terms: | tax_deduction | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (law) an act exempting someone | |
| Synonyms: | granting_immunity immunity | |
| Examples: | "he was granted immunity from prosecution" |
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| Related terms: | release sovereign_immunity official_immunity testimonial_immunity fix | |
| Similar spelling: |
exempt |
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