Category:Exemption

Ex*emp"tion, n. Etym: [L. exenptio a removing: cf. F. exemption exemption.]

Defn: The act of exempting; the state of being exempt; freedom from any charge, burden, evil, etc., to which others are subject; immunity; privilege; as, exemption of certain articles from seizure; exemption from military service; exemption from anxiety, suffering, etc.