Synonyms of exemption

exemption

noun

ig-ˈzem(p)-shən 

as in immunity

freedom from punishment, harm, or loss

those motorists who think that they can flout the town's parking regulations with exemption

Synonyms & Similar Words

• immunity
• protection
• defense
• security
• absolution
• impunity
• safety
• shield
• forgiveness
• cover
• armor
• screen
• guard
• safeguard
• bumper
• dispensation
• aegis
• buffer
• egis
• absolving

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• liability
• exposure
• susceptibility
• vulnerability
• openness
• susceptibleness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exemption

Her company manufactures most of its products in Canada, and qualifies for an exemption from previous tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on the North American country. —Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025

Auto uncertainty Existing import taxes on Canadian and Mexican goods won’t be affected, with exemptions for USMCA-compliant products continuing. —Josh Fellman, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2025

The measure would also lower the cost of a license, reduce the number of mandatory training hours and allow providers to request exemptions from certain state child care requirements. —Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025

There will be a partial exemption for cars made in Mexico or Canada that meet the terms of free trade agreements with those countries. —Jack Ewing, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025