Definition of Exemption

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Exemption

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.

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Exemption Quotations

In our civilization, and under our republican form of government, intelligence is so highly honored that it is rewarded by exemption from the cares of office.
Ambrose Bierce

There is no prejudice so strong as that which arises from a fancied exemption from all prejudice.
William Hazlitt

Lastly, he must remember that he himself hath no exemption from the common lot, but that he is bound by the same laws of mortality, and liable to the same ailments and afflictions with his fellows.
Thomas Sydenham

Exemption Translations

exemption in Norwegian is fritagelse
exemption in Swedish is dispens

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