EXEMPTION Definition & Meaning

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exemption

[ ig-zemp-shuhn ]

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noun

the circumstances of a taxpayer, such as their age or number of dependents, that allow them to make certain deductions from taxable income.
the act of exempting.
the state of being exempted; immunity.
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Other 51�Թ� Forms

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of exemption¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; late Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin ��𳾱�پ�ō��- (stem of ��𳾱�پ�ō ) “removal.” See exempt, -ion

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Synonym Study

Exemption, immunity, impunity imply special privilege or freedom from imposed requirements. Exemption implies release or privileged freedom from some duty, tax, etc.: exemption from military service. Immunity implies freedom from a penalty or from some liability, especially one that is disagreeable or threatening: immunity from disease. Impunity (limited mainly to the fixed expression with impunity ) primarily suggests freedom from punishment: The police force was so inadequate that crimes could be committed with impunity.

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During Trump’s first term, Apple got exemptions from tariffs imposed on imports from China for some of its products including its smartwatch.

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At the same time, however, it has asked for an exemption for the raw materials it needs, such as scrap metal.

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Along with imposing the country-level tariffs, Trump has signed an executive order ending an exemption that prevented charging the levies on small-dollar shipments from China.

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But it’s unclear exactly how Newsom’s efforts to carve out exemptions would work or whether a state can forge such exceptions.

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In 2019, when Trump was first in the White House, Apple was given Chinese tariff exemptions.

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