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exemption n. [
freedom] immunity from an obligation or duty
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exemption n. 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"
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exemption n. [
immunity, granting immunity] an act exempting someone; "he was granted immunity from prosecution"
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