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 In short, the four unions are collectively making the case that fair use cannot be decided with blanket exemptions and must remain a case-by-case judgement call, so as to protect human workers from exploitation. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026 That exemption is at the heart of disagreements over the effects of the proposal. — Damian Garde, STAT, 29 Oct. 2026 With that assumption, his analysis shows that the average property tax bill on an apartment building could increase by about $400 per unit annually by 2028, when the higher exemption is in full effect. — Romy Ellenbogen, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026 Michigan law also provides exemptions for political communications, allowing campaigns to reach potential voters through calls and text messages, although certain federal restrictions still apply. — Gino Vicci, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exemption
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Noun
  • Prosecutors asked parliament in December 2025 to lift her immunity so she could be arrested, but Prime Minister Edi Rama called the request unconstitutional, and parliament has not allowed the arrest to proceed.
    — Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Bolsonaro — who faces a corruption investigation but lost his legal immunity after resigning as a lawmaker to run for president — looked set to join the new right that has risen to power across the region in recent years.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Read that provision closely and mind its deadline, because the protection only lasts for a set window.
    — Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Modern environmental protection requires advanced technology, and thus, undermining innovation is not the answer.
    — Max Harden, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

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“Exemption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exemption. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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