exemption Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun immunity from an obligation or duty
    freedom.
  2. noun a deduction allowed to a taxpayer because of his status (having certain dependents or being blind or being over 65 etc.)
    • additional exemptions are allowed for each dependent
  3. noun an act exempting someone
    granting immunity; immunity.
    • he was granted immunity from prosecution

WordNet

Ex*emp"tion noun
Etymology
L. exenptio a removing: cf. F. exemption exemption.
Definitions
  1. The act of exempting; the state of being exempt; freedom from any charge, burden, evil, etc., to which others are subject; immunity; privilege; as, exemption of certain articles from seizure; exemption from military service; exemption from anxiety, suffering, etc.

Webster 1913