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

But in 2025, as members of the Kansas Senate, both nominees voted to approve a 20-year sales tax exemption for developers who commit to investing $250 million and creating at least 20 permanent jobs. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026

This proposal would raise the homestead tax exemption to $150,000 in 2027 and then $250,000 in 2028. — Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

Both candidates said property taxes and the system of homestead exemptions needs to be changed and people need relief from property taxes. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

Diamantis is a Greek citizen and, depending on when his citizenship was registered, the exemption could apply to him. — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 23 Sep. 2026