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Forgiveness vs Exemption - What's the difference?

forgiveness | exemption |

As nouns the difference between forgiveness and exemption

is that forgiveness is the action of forgiving while exemption is an act of exempting.

forgiveness

English

Noun

(-)
  • The action of forgiving.
    • The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong. -
  • Readiness to forgive.

    • Synonyms

    * (action of forgiving) remission * (readiness to forgive) mercy

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    exemption

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An act of exempting.
  • The state of being exempt; immunity.
  • A deduction from the normal amount of taxes.
  • Freedom from a defect or weakness.

    • Synonyms

    * free pass * get out of jail free card * immunity