Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
exemption — ex·emp·tion /ig zemp shən/ n 1: the act of exempting or state of being exempt 2: one that exempts or is exempted: as a: an amount of income exempted from taxation that may be deducted from adjusted gross income under the tax laws see also… … Law dictionary
exemption — Freedom from a general duty or service; immunity from a general burden, tax, or charge. Immunity from service of process or from certain legal obligations, as jury duty, military service, or the payment of taxes. See also immunity A privilege… … Black's law dictionary
exemption — Freedom from a general duty or service; immunity from a general burden, tax, or charge. Immunity from service of process or from certain legal obligations, as jury duty, military service, or the payment of taxes. See also immunity A privilege… … Black's law dictionary
exemption — A privilege, sometimes referred to as a right, granted to a debtor by the grace and favor of the state on the grounds of public policy for a humane and generous purpose, which permits him to retain a portion of his property or earnings free from… … Ballentine's law dictionary
ex|emp|tion — «ehg ZEHMP shuhn», noun. 1. the act of exempting. 2. freedom from a duty, obligation, rule, or other binding restriction; release: »Churches have exemption from taxes. 3. an instance of such a release or a cause permitting one: »income tax… … Useful english dictionary
Parliamentary privilege — (also absolute privilege) is a legal immunity enjoyed by members of certain legislatures, in which legislators are granted protection against civil or criminal liability for actions done or statements made related to one s duties as a legislator … Wikipedia
immunity — im·mu·ni·ty /i myü nə tē/ n pl ties [Latin immunitas, from immunis exempt from public service, exempt, from in non + munis (from munia services)] 1: exemption from a duty or liability that is granted by law to a person or class of persons a… … Law dictionary
Duren v. Missouri — Supreme Court of the United States Argued November 1, 1978 Decided January 9, 1979 … Wikipedia
The Seal of Confession — The Law of the Seal of Confession † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Law of the Seal of Confession In the Decretum of the Gratian who compiled the edicts of previous councils and the principles of Church law which he published about 1151,… … Catholic encyclopedia
publishing, history of — Introduction an account of the selection, preparation, and marketing of printed matter from its origins in ancient times to the present. The activity has grown from small beginnings into a vast and complex industry responsible for the… … Universalium
