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Exemption Definition & Meaning

exemption
noun
  1. immunity from an obligation or duty
  2. a deduction allowed to a taxpayer because of his status (having certain dependents or being blind or being over 65 etc.); "additional exemptions are allowed for each dependent"
  3. an act exempting someone; "he was granted immunity from prosecution"

"Exemption" in song lyrics

See how exemption is used in real songs:

  • "MCs want to test but I got exemption"
    Mood Ruff — The Knack
  • "regulation d exemption"
    AOL — AOL
  • "california state tax exemption"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "exemption"

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Frequently asked questions

What does exemption mean?
immunity from an obligation or duty a deduction allowed to a taxpayer because of his status (having certain dependents or being blind or being over 65 etc.); "additional exemptions are allowed for each dependent" an act exempting someone; "he was granted immunity from prosecution"
What part of speech is exemption?
Exemption is a noun.
How many definitions does exemption have?
Exemption has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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