Synonyms for
Exemptions
Definition
Exemptions are special cases where someone or something is not required to follow a certain rule or law.
Synonyms & similar words
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Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- tax exemptions
- medical exemptions
- military exemptions
- legal exemptions
- grant exemptions
- claim exemptions
- receive exemptions
- exemptions from tax
Word family
Usage note
Often used in legal or financial contexts. 'Exemptions' refers to the state of being free from an obligation, while 'exempt' is the verb or adjective form.
Example sentences
- The school gives exemptions for students who have medical conditions.
- The company received an exemption from paying taxes due to their non-profit status.
- People with disabilities often qualify for exemptions on public transportation.
- There are some exemptions to the speed limit for emergency vehicles.
- The athlete received an exemption from the team's curfew because of his performance.
Quotes
Exemptions are a good thing. They allow for special cases where life is just too complicated to be covered by a one-size-fits-all approach. - David Graeber
The exemptions built into our tax system generally favor those with political influence and power. - Bernie Sanders
There is always an exemption for those who can pay. - Lillian Hellman