exemption
|ex/em/ption|
B2
/ɪɡˈzɛmpʃən/
freedom from obligation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'exemption' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'exemptio', where 'ex-' meant 'out of' and 'emere' meant 'to take'.
Historical Evolution
'exemptio' transformed into the Old French word 'exemption', and eventually became the modern English word 'exemption'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take out or remove', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'freedom from an obligation'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of freeing or state of being free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.
He was granted an exemption from military service.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35