plural exemptions
1
: freedom from being required to do something that others are required to do
—usually + from
They were granted exemption from military service [=they were not required to join the military] because of their religious beliefs.
They were granted exemptions from military service.
2
: a source or amount of income that is not taxed
You can claim a tax exemption for each of your dependents.
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“Exemption.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/exemption. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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