Definition of "exemption" []

• The act or an instance of exempting. (noun)
• The state of being exempt; immunity. (noun)
• One that is exempted, especially an amount of income that is exempted from taxation. (noun)

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• "This exemption is the only way they will be able to do it and defend their fair uses."
• "All you need for the exemption is the FM-3 and several months utility bills in your name at the address of the property being sold."
• "The Problem: People are being asked to either pay customs duties on imported books, or get an exemption from the DOF."