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
Four of the 127 units are designated as affordable for very low income residents, meaning the building qualifies for exemption from parking requirements through city incentives.
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Tyler Faurot, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
The exemptions may be traditional.
—Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Many of the state's largest polluters such as coal plants, chemical factories and steel mills have received exemptions from the federal government this year.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
That’s because importing companies tend to find ways around the tariffs, or because countries negotiate enough compromises and exemptions to the tariffs to reduce the headline rate.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
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Tyler Faurot, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
The exemptions may be traditional.
—Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Many of the state's largest polluters such as coal plants, chemical factories and steel mills have received exemptions from the federal government this year.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
That’s because importing companies tend to find ways around the tariffs, or because countries negotiate enough compromises and exemptions to the tariffs to reduce the headline rate.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemption
Noun
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Political office does not confer criminal immunity.—
Duncan S. DeMarsh,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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During the day, meanwhile, cast members compete in challenges that can increase the prize money or offer temporary immunity.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Rasouli doesn’t recommend relying on cheese for protection against dementia.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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On the whole, higher limits offer better protection, so recognizing the differences in coverage between minimum requirements and real-life needs can inform better decision-making in this regard.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Exemption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exemption. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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