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Definition of exemption - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
immunitystate of being free from a duty
- He enjoyed exemption from military service.
2.
financeTECH. US deduction from normal taxesTECH. US
- She claimed an exemption on her tax return.
Expressions with exemption
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part of income or value not counted when calculating tax
Each dependent gives you an additional tax exemption on your return.
special permission to avoid a rule due to difficulty
She applied for a hardship exemption to avoid the mandatory training.
full release from a specific duty payment rule or responsibility
Students received complete exemption from the examination fees that year.
official release from only part of a payment or legal duty
The charity received a partial exemption from local property taxes.
state of being fully excused from a specific duty or payment
The charity received total exemption from local property taxes.
specific written condition that removes duty or responsibility in stated situations
The contract contained an exemption clause limiting the company's liability for delays.
regulatory allowance for specific business practices
A block exemption was granted to streamline the trade agreements.
official rule allowing certain goods to enter a country without border taxes
Diplomats often receive an exemption from customs duties on personal belongings.
fixed limit below which a tax or rule does not have to be paid
Low-income families benefit from a higher exemption threshold.
Origin of exemption
Latin, ex (out) + emere (take)
Terms with exemption included in their meaning
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exemption
be excused from a responsibility or obligation
legal
formal permission or exemption
tax exemption
exempt from customs duties or taxes
exemption
allow someone to be exempt from a rule
exemption
excuse someone from a duty or requirement
exemption
acting as if not subject to legal rules
tax exemption
exempt from customs taxes on imports or exports
legal
exemption from legal punishment or penalties
exemption
not subject to taxation
exempting
allowing exemption from a duty or obligation
exemption
exempt someone from a usual requirement
war exemption
occupation exempt from military service during war
legal
exemption from a rule or obligation
legal exemption
legal provision exempting individuals with moral objections
legal
exemption from legal action without government consent
exemption code
code that exempts a fee or requirement
legal
special privilege or exemption granted
immunity
obtain exemption for someone
exemption
excuse from a rule or obligation
legal exemption
house and land exempt from seizure for debts
religion
clause allowing exemption from religious instruction
legal protection
legal exemption from penalties or liabilities
legal
period of exemption from penalty
modern usage
extended privilege or exemption based on one's status or profession
Examples of exemption in a sentence
Tax exemption is available for charitable donations. The exemption reduced his overall tax liability. Charitable donations can sometimes qualify for exemptions.
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- French:exemption, exonération, ...
- German:Befreiung, Steuerfreibetrag, ...
- Italian:esenzione, detrazione, ...
- Spanish:exención, desgravación, ...
- Portuguese:isenção, ...
- Chinese:豁免, 免税额, ...
- Japanese:免除, 控除, ...
- Arabic:إِعْفَاء, استثناء ضريبي, ...
- Hebrew:פְּטוֹר, פָּטוֹר מִמַּס, ...
- Russian:освобождение, льгота, ...
- Ukrainian:звільнення, пільга, ...
- Hindi:छूट, कर कटौती, ...
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