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
Legislators are finally pushing harder for broader exemptions.
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Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 26 June 2025
In the United States, surveys show that most parents still think childhood vaccines are important and keep their kids up-to-date, but kindergarten vaccine exemption rates in the 2023-24 school year were the highest ever reported, research showed.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 24 June 2025
Trump has openly questioned the justification of the tax exemption, particularly for Harvard but more broadly as well.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 June 2025
The push comes as some lawmakers are again looking to eliminate religious exemptions for immunizations required in public, private and charter K-12 schools across the Bay State.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 16 June 2025
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Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 26 June 2025
In the United States, surveys show that most parents still think childhood vaccines are important and keep their kids up-to-date, but kindergarten vaccine exemption rates in the 2023-24 school year were the highest ever reported, research showed.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 24 June 2025
Trump has openly questioned the justification of the tax exemption, particularly for Harvard but more broadly as well.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 June 2025
The push comes as some lawmakers are again looking to eliminate religious exemptions for immunizations required in public, private and charter K-12 schools across the Bay State.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemption
Noun
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By a child’s second or third RSV season, their bodies are often enough to fight off the infection and develop immunity that will protect them going forward.—
Staff Author,
Verywell Health,
27 June 2025
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Appeals court denies Charlotte officer use of force immunity Lor’s lawyer in a pointed May appellate hearing again argued the officer should have immunity.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Original price: $20 This two-pack of long-sleeve shirts features a sweat-wicking fabric and UPF 40+ sun protection.—
Caitlyn Martyn
may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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Others pertain to environmental regulations, vaccine requirements and public health protections.—
Scott Bauer,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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