exemption
noun/ɪɡˈzɛmpʃən/
Frequency rank: #6,420 most common English word
Meaning
freedom from an obligation, duty, or requirement that others must fulfill.
Example sentence
Students who pass the advanced test may qualify for exemption from the final exam.
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