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
For all other filers, the income threshold for the full exemption is $50,000.
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
The state should create additional sales tax exemptions on necessities.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
In terms of personal property, the 2025 grand list shows a total of $243,109,250, with exemptions of $27,313,705 for a net of $215,795,545, records show.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
The ban would have included exemptions for beverages, additives, topical creams, and pet products.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
The state should create additional sales tax exemptions on necessities.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
In terms of personal property, the 2025 grand list shows a total of $243,109,250, with exemptions of $27,313,705 for a net of $215,795,545, records show.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
The ban would have included exemptions for beverages, additives, topical creams, and pet products.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemption
Noun
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But an alliance forged out of shared perseverance was shattered at the merge when Q moved against Tiffany and told others about her immunity idol.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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Government immunity defenses often lead to dismissal before a case ever reaches trial.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That the Big Apple was owned by Mora and his wife, who was Black, provided a level of protection that activists found in rare supply.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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The thick wedge heel makes these a perfect day-to-night boot, and to top it off, they’re crafted from a water-repellent upper for protection from the elements.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Exemption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exemption. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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