ex·emp·tion 
/ɪgˈzɛmpʃən/ noun
plural ex·emp·tions /ɪgˈzɛmpʃən/ noun 1 : freedom from being required to do something that others are required to do — usually + from [noncount] ▪ They were granted exemption from military service [=they were not required to join the military] because of their religious beliefs. [count] ▪ They were granted exemptions from military service. 2 [count] : a source or amount of income that is not taxed
▪ You can claim a tax exemption for each of your dependents.
▪ You can claim a tax exemption for each of your dependents.
