Added 9 October 2026
exemption
/ɪɡˈzɛm(p).ʃən/ noun
Latin root: exemptiō Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about exemption at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- Immunity from an obligation or duty.
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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
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An act exempting someone.
he was granted immunity from prosecution
Origin
From Old French exemption, from Latin exemptiō, from eximō, equivalent to exempt + -ion.
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