Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

claim-an-exemption

Phrase

/kleɪm æn ɪɡˈzɛmʃən/

Definition

To formally request to be freed from a requirement or obligation.

Examples

Many students can claim an exemption from certain fees based on their financial situation.
He had to produce evidence to claim an exemption from the tax requirements.

Meaning

Claiming an exemption involves stating a reason why one shouldn’t have to follow a particular rule or rule set, often due to specific qualifying criteria.