exemption meaning

UK /ɪɡˈzɛmpʃən/ US /ɪɡˈzɛmpʃən/ 3 syllables

exemption (noun): immunity from an obligation or duty.

exemption has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

exemption as a noun

  1. immunity from an obligation or duty

    Synonyms: freedom

    Type of: unsusceptibility

    Kinds: amnesty, diplomatic immunity, indemnity, impunity, grandfather clause

    Related forms: exempt

  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

    Type of: tax write-off

  3. an act exempting someone
    • he was granted immunity from prosecution

    Synonyms: immunity, granting immunity

    Type of: release

    Kinds: fix, official immunity, sovereign immunity, use immunity

How to pronounce exemption

exemption is pronounced /ɪɡˈzɛmpʃən/ in British English and /ɪɡˈzɛmpʃən/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with exemption

Scrabble score: 20 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with EX · words ending in ON · 9-letter words

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