EXEMPTIONS Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Recent Examples of exemption In the meantime, the Global Electronics Association fears the FCC’s order and exemption process will slow the arrival and development of Wi-Fi gear. —

Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026 Tax experts stress that the law offers no exemption for people who oppose the government’s policies. —

Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026 The law provided flexibility to districts to craft their own policies, leaving decisions about enforcement and exemptions — such as for medical needs or emergencies — to local leaders. —

Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026 Kindergartners in Florida are required to be immunized against certain contagious diseases, but there has been a trend toward more parents obtaining medical and religious exemptions for their children. —

Cindy Krischer Goodman, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exemption

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Noun

Sharing microbes with a healthy partner can improve digestion, immunity, and overall wellness, but unhealthy microbes can also be transmitted.

— Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
Moriarty defended the decision, saying federal agents do not have blanket immunity when acting outside their authority.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026