as in immunity
freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
those motorists who think that they can flout the town's parking regulations with exemption
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Recent Examples of exemption
The legislation also includes highly popular provisions, including a tip income exemption for many workers, higher standard deductions for seniors and limits on taxing overtime.
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
The move secured an exemption from Trump’s tariffs and is expected to boost iPhone sales.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 9 Aug. 2025
One thing parents and kids should keep in mind is that the tax exemption does not include accessories like handbags, wallets, watches, jewelry, purses, briefcases and luggage.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
But White House officials made clear that in the near term, existing exemptions on specific technology products meant Apple wouldn’t take a hit in the near term.
—Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
The move secured an exemption from Trump’s tariffs and is expected to boost iPhone sales.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 9 Aug. 2025
One thing parents and kids should keep in mind is that the tax exemption does not include accessories like handbags, wallets, watches, jewelry, purses, briefcases and luggage.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
But White House officials made clear that in the near term, existing exemptions on specific technology products meant Apple wouldn’t take a hit in the near term.
—Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemption
Noun
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The law grants legal immunity to everyone involved in the process but the doctors performing the procedures and the family members making the decision, Smith said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Aug. 2025
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However, in a letter to Chairman James Comer, her attorney laid out several conditions hinging on her agreement to speak – including asking for immunity, which was swiftly rejected by the panel.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
30 July 2025
Noun
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On August 11, the airline sent a proposal to the union that offered a 38% compensation increase over four years, the airline said, among other benefits and protections.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
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Drug traffickers bankroll many people in rural communities, essentially buying local support and protection.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Exemption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exemption. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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