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 Facing fierce public opposition to a sweeping exemption law, Netanyahu advanced a workaround to satisfy his ultra-Orthodox allies. Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 17 July 2026 Public utilities, internet service providers, banks and insurance companies received exemptions under the law. P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026 The 25% levy, set to take effect on July 22, will apply to most imports from Brazil, with exemptions for certain goods such as beef, orange juice, aircraft and parts, and energy products. Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 July 2026 The project requires an exemption to a city ban on new data centers and lacked the support of an Atlanta City Council Zoning Committee. Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for exemption
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Noun
  • The transcripts disappeared, along with the players’ signed waivers of immunity.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026
  • There is no evidence that infection leads to long-term immunity.
    Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 July 2026
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  • Asking the people with the least protection to spend the most courage is the most respectable alibi available to anyone with a title.
    Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Still, locals hope the mountain’s cultural and natural wonders will secure it a place and will play a role in securing more protection for the mountain.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

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“Exemption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exemption. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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