exemption
A special rule that says a person or thing does not have to do something that others must do, or does not have to pay something that others must pay.
Official permission that allows a person or thing not to follow a rule, duty, requirement, or payment that normally applies to others.
An amount of money or property that you do not have to pay tax on.
A specific amount of income, property, or value that is not subject to tax under the law.
- Base: exemption
- Plural: exemption, exemptions
apply for an exemption
1formally request a waiver
To officially ask an authority to let you not follow a rule or not make a payment that is usually required.
- You can apply for an exemption if the fee causes financial hardship.
- Businesses have until June 1 to apply for an exemption from the ban.
exemption from jury duty
1permission not to serve on a jury
Official permission saying you do not have to serve as a juror in court.
- As a full-time caregiver, he was granted an exemption from jury duty.
- She applied for an exemption from jury duty due to her health.
exemption from liability
1state of not being legally responsible
A legal situation where a person or company is not responsible for paying for damage or loss.
- The contract includes an exemption from liability for delays caused by natural disasters.
- There is no exemption from liability in cases of serious negligence.
exemption from military service
1permission not to serve in army
Official permission that says a person does not have to do required military service.
- He received an exemption from military service for medical reasons.
- Students sometimes get an exemption from military service while they are studying.
grant an exemption
1officially give a waiver
To officially decide that a person or group does not have to follow a rule or pay something.
- The minister can grant an exemption in special cases.
- The board refused to grant an exemption from the safety standards.
medical exemption
1permission not to follow rule for health
Official permission not to follow a rule, such as a vaccine rule or dress code, because of a medical reason.
- She received a medical exemption from the vaccine requirement.
- Students can request a medical exemption from physical education classes.
personal exemption
1tax-free amount per person
In some tax systems, an amount of money that a person can earn without paying tax, often based on family members.
- The reform plan proposes eliminating the personal exemption.
- Families with more children could claim additional personal exemptions.
property tax exemption
1rule reducing real estate tax
A rule that says you do not have to pay some or all of the tax on your house or land.
- Senior citizens may qualify for a property tax exemption.
- The city offers a property tax exemption for low-income homeowners.
religious exemption
1permission not to follow rule for religion
Official permission not to follow a rule because it conflicts with a person's religious beliefs.
- The law allows a narrow religious exemption for certain practices.
- Employees can request a religious exemption from the dress code.
tax exemption
1legal rule making income tax-free
A legal rule that says you do not have to pay tax on some income or property.
- The organization applied for tax exemption as a nonprofit.
- Many countries offer tax exemption on basic food items.