exemption meaning and definition

EXEMPTION noun

Definition of exemption (noun)

1. immunity from an obligation or duty
   • synonyms: freedom
2. 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. an act exempting someone
   • "he was granted immunity from prosecution"
   • synonyms: granting immunity, immunity