Synonyms of exemption

exemption

noun

ig-ˈzem(p)-shən 

as in immunity

freedom from punishment, harm, or loss

those motorists who think that they can flout the town's parking regulations with exemption

Synonyms & Similar Words

• immunity
• protection
• defense
• security
• absolution
• impunity
• safety
• shield
• forgiveness
• cover
• armor
• screen
• guard
• safeguard
• bumper
• dispensation
• aegis
• buffer
• absolving

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• liability
• exposure
• susceptibility
• vulnerability
• openness
• susceptibleness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exemption

The Interior Department now argues that federal buildings are exempt from the Height of Buildings Act in part because of the exemption that appeared in the 1899 version of the law. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 9 July 2026

Collection allowances, administrative discounts, exemptions and jurisdiction-specific credits are often underutilized, especially in lean teams managing compliance across multiple states or product lines. — Ryan Padget, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

The exemption owes to the Padres becoming a payer into MLB’s revenue-sharing pool by virtue of evolving into a top-5 fixture in home attendance. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026

In Miami-Dade alone, homestead fraud investigations have identified thousands of questionable exemptions over the years. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026