exemption

/ɪɡzˈɛmpʃən/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. immunity from an obligation or duty
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 for exemption

• freedom
• immunity
• granting immunity

Words that rhyme with exemption

• preemption
• redemption
• emption