Dictionary Check: exemption

"exemption" is a valid word!

Scrabble 20 points
Words with Friends 23 points

Definition

noun

immunity from an obligation or duty

Synonyms:
noun

a deduction allowed to a taxpayer because of their status (having certain dependents or being blind or being over 65 etc.)

Example: "additional exemptions are allowed for each dependent"
noun

an act exempting someone

Example: "he was granted immunity from prosecution"

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