Exemption and Remission

Exemption

Exemption noun - Freedom from punishment, harm, or loss.

Remission is a synonym for exemption. In some cases you can use "Remission" instead a noun "Exemption".

Nearby Words: exempt, exempting, exempted

Remission

Remission noun - Release from the guilt or penalty of an offense.
Usage example: the remission of sins

Exemption is a synonym for remission in pardon topic. You can use "Exemption" instead a noun "Remission", if it concerns topics such as acquittal.

Nearby Words: remiss, remissive
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