Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
request-an-exemption
Phrase
rɪˈkwɛst æn ɪɡˈzɛmpʃən
Definition
To formally ask for permission to be excluded from a rule or obligation.
Examples
- The student decided to request an exemption from the final exam due to medical reasons.
- Employees must request an exemption from the mandatory training if they have prior experience.
- During the hearing, he was allowed to request an exemption from the zoning laws.
Meaning
This phrase is used when someone seeks to avoid complying with certain regulations or requirements, often for reasons of personal circumstance or fairness.
Synonyms
- apply for a waiver
- seek an exception
- ask for a reprieve
