Exemption
Pronunciation : Ex*emp"tion
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. exenptio a removing: cf. F. exemption exemption.]
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913