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Meaning of the word exemption in English

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exemption

US /ɪɡˈzemp.ʃən/
UK /ɪɡˈzemp.ʃən/

Noun

1.

the action of freeing or state of being free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.

Example:
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vehicles that may qualify for exemption from tax
Synonym:
immunityexceptiondispensationindemnityexclusionfreedomreleasereliefabsolutionexonerationprivilegefavouritismimpunitylet-offderogation
Synonym:
liability
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