Exemption

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzɛmp.ʃən/

Definitions of exemption

noun an amount of money that a taxpayer is able to subtract from the amount of income that is taxable

Example Sentences

A1 She received an exemption from taking the final exam.

A2 Students with a medical condition can apply for an exemption from physical education classes.

B1 The company was granted an exemption from paying taxes for the first year of operation.

B2 Individuals over the age of 65 are eligible for an exemption from jury duty.

C1 The government announced new exemptions for small businesses affected by the pandemic.

C2 The athlete's exemption from doping tests raised suspicions among officials.

Examples of exemption in a Sentence

formal The company applied for an exemption from the new tax regulations.

informal They were granted an exemption from jury duty because of their medical condition.

slang I wish I could get an exemption from doing my homework tonight.

figurative She believed she was above the rules and acted as if she had an exemption from consequences.

Grammatical Forms of exemption

• past tense: exempted
• plural: exemptions
• comparative: more exempt
• superlative: most exempt
• present tense: exempts
• future tense: will exempt
• perfect tense: have exempted
• continuous tense: is exempting
• singular: exemption
• positive degree: exempt
• infinitive: to exempt
• gerund: exempting
• participle: exempted

Origin and Evolution of exemption

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'exemption' originated from the Latin word 'exemptio', which means 'a taking out'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'exemption' has evolved to refer to the act of being freed or released from a duty or obligation, often due to a special circumstance or privilege.