EXEMPTIONS Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

exemption

noun

ig-ˈzem(p)-shən

Definition of exemption

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 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 See All Example Sentences for exemption

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In the case of social media and Section 230, the immunity was that the platforms would not be responsible for the speech of the users.

— Nilay Patel, The Verge, 5 Oct. 2026
Flu seasons can vary widely in their timing and severity, depending in part on which strains are circulating and how much immunity people have from previous infections and how well the vaccine is matched to circulating viruses.

— Lena H. Sun, Washington Post, 4 Oct. 2026

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The series follows devoted single mother Anna (Haggard) and her headstrong teenage daughter Maya (Ramsey), as they are forced into witness protection to escape danger.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
In an interview with CNBC Sport on September 10 in Australia, Commissioner Roger Goodell emphasized the league wants stronger protections before entertaining the possibility of a tie up with the new markets.

— Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

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