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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 serv…

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  1. n. 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.
  2. n. immunity from an obligation or duty
  3. n. a deduction allowed to a taxpayer because of their status (having certain dependents or being blind or being over 65 etc.)
  4. n. an act exempting someone
  5. 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.
  6. The act of exempting; the state of being exempt; freedom fromany 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.
  7. n:100 n. immunity from an obligation or duty n. a deduction allowed to a taxpayer because of his status (having certain dependents or being blind or being over 65 etc.) n. an act exempting someone