exemption

noun

an act exempting someone

a deduction allowed to a taxpayer because of his status (having certain dependents or being blind or being over 65 etc.)

immunity from an obligation or duty

Roots

exex- · Latin · out, forth emo-empt · Latin · take, buy

Synonyms for exemption

immunityn waivern freedomn dispensationn exonerationn allowancen restrictionn reprieven

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Where does exemption come from?

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