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 soccer players were among many winners from the Asian Games who qualified for the military exemption. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

The commissioners also added a homestead exemption of 20%, the state maximum. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026

Similar exemption language is included in the Worcester proposal that school committee members are expected to consider Thursday. — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

But consumers may see some indirect savings on groceries and consumer goods through lower supply-chain costs, as the exemption seeks to lower costs for farmers and truckers. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 6 Oct. 2026