exemption

noun

ig-ˈzem(p)-shən How to pronounce exemption (audio)
Definition of exemptionnext
as in immunity
freedom from punishment, harm, or loss those motorists who think that they can flout the town's parking regulations with exemption

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Recent Examples of exemption This bill will make it so that agencies have to reapply every three years for the exemption, making state business dealings more transparent. — Tom Speaker, New York Daily News, 19 Mar. 2025 The collection of over 5 million pages of records was required to be opened by 2017, barring any exemptions designated by the president. — Jamie Stengle, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025 Trump stands behind tariffs Trump also said this week that the U.S. isn't anticipating any exemptions on major tariffs set to go into effect next month despite fears the tariffs could drive up prices, fuel a recession and push stock prices lower. — Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025 The Alternative Minimum Tax Returns The TCJA increased the AMT exemption threshold, which kept millions of households out of this parallel tax regime. — Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exemption

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