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exemption

nounfeminineformal/izẽˈsɐ̃w̃/medium

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Definition

The action of freeing or state of being free from an obligation, liability, tax, or duty.
He applied for a tax exemption due to his low income.
The treaty grants exemption from military service for certain groups.
Common collocations
tax exemptionexemption from paymentapply for exemption

Etymology

Do latim 'exemptio, exemptionis', através do verbo português 'isentar'.

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