Word
exemption
Phoneticsex·emp·tion, stress on the second syllable
US/ɪɡˈzɛmpʃən/
UK/ɛɡzˈɛmpʃən/
Definitions
01freedom from a rule
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. permission to not follow a rule or duty that usually applies to everyone.
n. the state of being excused from a requirement, duty, or obligation. Often used with the preposition 'from'.
“He was granted an exemption from military service because of his health problems.”
“The university granted her an exemption from the introductory language course based on her high score on the placement exam.”
Usage
Commonly followed by the preposition 'from'.
Antonyms
02tax reduction
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Law Formal · Technical
n. a specific amount of money that you do not have to pay tax on.
n. a reduction in the amount of income or property that is subject to taxation.
“Families with many children may be eligible for a special tax exemption.”
“The government introduced a new tax exemption for small businesses to encourage investment in green technology.”
Usage
Typically functions as a countable noun in financial contexts.
Real-World Examples
“There are a few exemptions - such as if a player is injured or there are security concerns about where they can go off.” “In Texas, a child needs certain vaccinations to attend school, unless their parent fills out a government-issued form explaining a moral, religious, or medical exemption.” Etymology
From Old French exemption, from Latin exemptiō, from eximō, equivalent to exempt + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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