Exemption

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzɛmpʃən/

Exemption (noun)

  1. the state of being free from a duty or requirement that others must follow.
  2. a special permission that allows someone not to follow a rule or law.

Examples

  • An exemption from the fee can help many students.
  • The organization received an exemption to operate during the holiday.

Common collocations: apply for exemption, grant an exemption, request an exemption, issue an exemption

Synonyms of Exemption

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Exemption

  • — The opposite of exemption, indicating a required duty.
  • — A necessity that one must fulfill, opposite of being exempt.