exemption
Pronunciation: [ɪɡˈzɛmʃən]
Word
Context: "finance"
(noun) A special permission or allowance that lets someone not follow a rule or avoid paying something, like a tax. It’s like getting a special ticket that lets you skip the line at a theme park.
Example
The school received an exemption from fees for low-income families.
Example
Without an exemption, everyone must pay the full price for the event.
Example
Who is eligible for an exemption on the property taxes?
Context: "law"
(noun) A situation where someone is not required to do something that others have to do, like a legal responsibility. It's similar to having a free pass in a game where you don’t have to follow a rule.
Example
She received an exemption from jury duty because she was traveling abroad.
Example
He did not ask for an exemption and had to complete the community service.
Example
Are there exemptions for those who have already served on a jury?
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