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Webster 1913 Edition


Exemption

Ex-emp′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
exemptio
a removing: cf. F.
exemption
exemption.]
The act of exempting; the state of being exempt; freedom from any charge, burden, evil, etc., to which others are subject; immunity; privilege;
as,
exemption
of certain articles from seizure;
exemption
from military service;
exemption
from anxiety, suffering, etc.

Webster 1828 Edition


Exemption

EXEMP'TION

,
Noun.
The act of exempting; the state of being exempt.
1.
Freedom from any service, charge, burden, tax, evil or requisition, to which others are subject; immunity; privilege. Many cities of Europe purchased or obtained exemptions from feudal servitude. No man can claim an exemption from pain, sorrow or death.

Definition 2024


exemption

exemption

English

Noun

exemption (plural exemptions)

  1. An act of exempting.
  2. The state of being exempt; immunity.
  3. A deduction from the normal amount of taxes.
  4. Freedom from a defect or weakness.

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French

Noun

exemption f (plural exemptions)

  1. exemption

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