C1nounformallawmoney
US/ɪɡˈzemp.ʃən/
UK/ɪɡˈzemp.ʃən/
official permission not to follow a rule or pay a tax or fee
In context
Nonprofit groups can apply for an exemption from the sales tax on office supplies.
Employees with a medical exemption do not have to attend the safety training in person.
The company was granted a one-year exemption from the new packaging rules.
Words that go with exemption
noun + noun
- tax exemptionThe charity receives a tax exemption on its donations.
verb + noun
- grant an exemptionThe board refused to grant an exemption to small firms.
- claim an exemptionYou can claim an exemption if you earn under the limit.
verb + preposition
- apply for an exemptionStudents may apply for an exemption from the fee.
noun + preposition
- exemption fromHer exemption from jury duty was approved.
adjective + noun
- special exemptionA special exemption applies to medical staff.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
an exemption of taxCorrect: an exemption from tax