Definition of exemptionnext
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 49-bus purchase from Gillig still requires an exemption from CARB, with an application expected in November. Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026 Emails sent this year by CPSC chief data officer Elizabeth Puchek said hospitals would need to apply for an exemption from participation or face penalties. CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026 Trump did not mention an exemption for USMCA-compliant products. Max Zahn, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026 By doing so, campuses get a two-year exemption from state takeovers, meaning a campus can get up to seven F ratings in a row and still not be subject to a takeover. Samuel O’Neal 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exemption
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Noun
  • For example, in terms of athlete compensation, the bill would give schools the ability to directly compensate athletes through revenue sharing while also granting the NCAA immunity from federal antitrust lawsuits when enforcing its rules.
    Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026
  • More than 95% of people who receive one dose develop immunity, and a second dose increases protection to approximately 98%.
    Dan Raby, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026
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  • The victim had been wearing a smartwatch issued to her by police for her protection.
    Will Barker, TheWeek, 16 Sep. 2026
  • He was charged with invasion of privacy and a protection from abuse order was granted for his wife and adult stepdaughter.
    Mamie Bah, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

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“Exemption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exemption. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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