1. The act of freeing someone from an obligation, duty, or liability
The government granted an exemption from taxes for charitable organizations.
O governo concedeu uma exemção de impostos para organizações de caridade.
2. A condition or circumstance that frees someone from a requirement
Students with medical exemptions were excused from the physical education requirement.
Alunos com exemções médicas foram dispensados do requisito de educação física.
3. Legal or official release from a rule or regulation
The company received an exemption from environmental regulations.
A empresa recebeu uma exemção das regulações ambientais.