What is the meaning of exemption?

noun

  • 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.. )
    • usage: "additional exemptions are allowed for each dependent"
  • An act exempting someone.
    • usage: "he was granted immunity from prosecution"
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