1. The act of being freed or excused from receiving a penalty or consequence for a wrongdoing
The student received an exemption from punishment due to extenuating circumstances.
O estudante recebeu isenção de castigo devido a circunstâncias atenuantes.
2. Legal or official relief from a sentence, penalty, or disciplinary action
The court granted an exemption from punishment based on the defendant's cooperation.
O tribunal concedeu isenção de castigo baseado na cooperação do réu.