Exemption
ɪɡˈzɛmpʃən
Definitions
The act or an instance of exempting or the state of being exempted.
ɪɡˈzɛmpʃən
The act of freeing or state of being free from a liability or requirement.
The government granted an exemption from the tariffs for essential goods.
💡 Simply: Imagine you have a rule that everyone has to wear a hat. But, if you're sick, you get a pass! That pass is an exemption – you're excused from the rule.
👶 For kids: When you don't have to do something that everyone else does. Like, if you're sick, you get an exemption from school.
More Examples
Students with medical conditions may be granted exemptions from certain physical activities.
They were given a special exemption from the usual dress code.
How It's Used
"The company sought an exemption from the new environmental regulations."
"The tax exemption allowed her to save a significant amount of money."
Idioms & expressions
Tax exemption
Freedom from paying a certain tax.
"Non-profit organizations often qualify for tax exemptions."
Religious exemption
A special exception granted from a law or regulation based on religious beliefs.
"Some groups claim religious exemption from vaccination laws"
From Middle French *exemption* or directly from Latin *exemptio* (“a taking out, release”), from *eximere* (“to take out, free”), from *ex-* (“out”) + *emere* (“to take, buy”).
The word 'exemption' has been used since the 15th century to denote the act of freeing or releasing someone from a duty or liability.
Memory tip
Think of being 'exempt' from something: it's the 'exemption'.
Word Origin
"to take out, free"