exemption meaning and examples

Meaning

• Exemption is a noun that refers to the act of being freed from an obligation, duty, or rule that usually applies to others.
• It often appears in legal, tax, or official contexts.

Grammar and Usage

• Part of speech: Noun

• Common structures:

  • “exemption from + noun” (release from a rule, tax, duty, etc.)
  • “grant/give exemption” (allow someone not to follow a rule)
  • “apply for exemption” (request release from a duty)

Common Phrases

• Tax exemption – freedom from paying certain taxes.
• Exemption from duty – being released from responsibility or military service.
• Medical exemption – official release due to health reasons.
• Seek exemption – request to be freed from a rule.

Collocations

• Adjectives + exemption: full exemption, partial exemption, special exemption, medical exemption
• Verbs + exemption: grant exemption, receive exemption, apply for exemption, qualify for exemption

Examples

1. Students with medical conditions can apply for an exemption from sports.
2. The charity organization enjoys a tax exemption.
3. He received an exemption from military service.
4. Some goods are given exemption from import duties.
5. The law allows exemption in special circumstances.
6. The company applied for exemption from certain regulations.
7. She sought exemption due to her illness.
8. The exemption was granted after careful review.

Synonyms or Related

• Exclusion
• Exception
• Immunity
• Waiver
• Release
• Privilege