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 Meanwhile, the North Hollywood Northeast Neighborhood Council said the ordinance lacked accountability and definition, calling the exemption too broad. — City News Service, Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026 The roll includes, but is not limited to, properties that may be subject to the surcharge, and exemptions may apply. — Control Risks, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 The bankruptcy court appoints a trustee, who then sells off all of a person’s possessions, except what is covered by the various exemptions. — Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026 The law gives an exemption from accountability interventions for two years. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exemption

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Billie had agreed to give Lucky and her father immunity, but only if Lucky could deliver the evidence needed to lock Whittaker up permanently.

— Max Gao, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
Nobody questions the employees in the agencies, and they are given tremendous immunity.

— Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of immunity

Noun

Nobody in their right mind would argue that Alphabet and Nvidia need laws to protect them from competition, but lots of otherwise intelligent people believe that banks, an even more profitable group of companies, do need such protection.

— Omid Malekan, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Friendship was also the protection built into Difficult People.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of protection

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