Exemption
/ɪɡˈzɛmpʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of freeing or state of being free from an obligation, duty, or liability to which others are subject.
The company claimed an exemption from paying certain taxes.
- (n.) A specific allowance or exclusion granted by law or regulation.
Students with disabilities may receive an exemption from standardized testing.
Forms
- exemptions
Related terms
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Commentary
'Exemption' typically requires clear statutory or regulatory basis; drafters should specify scope and applicability to avoid ambiguity.
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