as in immunity
freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
those motorists who think that they can flout the town's parking regulations with exemption
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Recent Examples of exemption
The new policy allows permanent exemptions for religious reasons but only temporary exemptions for those with medical conditions.
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Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 8 July 2025
Any fringe benefits for workers from these minimal tax exemptions are starkly outweighed by the massive cuts to crucial programs these same workers rely on to survive and make ends meet.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
By the way, the tax exemption for clothes and shoes has a $100 cap, but there is no cost cap for a firearm.
—Tina Polsky, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2025
Whatever the costs and logistical issues may be, why not just give every franchise a couple one-day exemptions?
—Vahe Gregorian
july 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2025
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Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 8 July 2025
Any fringe benefits for workers from these minimal tax exemptions are starkly outweighed by the massive cuts to crucial programs these same workers rely on to survive and make ends meet.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
By the way, the tax exemption for clothes and shoes has a $100 cap, but there is no cost cap for a firearm.
—Tina Polsky, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2025
Whatever the costs and logistical issues may be, why not just give every franchise a couple one-day exemptions?
—Vahe Gregorian
july 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exemption
Noun
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There’s another reason: The entire concept of population immunity depends on all of us doing our part to keep diseases at bay.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
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Most have no vaccines or treatments and can cause severe neurological damage, especially in people without natural immunity.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Original price: $20 This two-pack of long-sleeve shirts features a sweat-wicking fabric and UPF 40+ sun protection.—
Caitlyn Martyn
may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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Others pertain to environmental regulations, vaccine requirements and public health protections.—
Scott Bauer,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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