Isimento (en. Exemption)

/i.si.mɛn.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Exemption is the state where a person or thing is not required to comply with a law or regulation.
He received an exemption from paying taxes due to his financial situation.
Nakatanggap siya ng isimento sa pagbabayad ng buwis dahil sa kanyang sitwasyong pinansyal.
A type of permission that grants freedom from an obligation.
Students with high marks may receive an exemption from fees.
Ang mga estudyante na may mataas na marka ay maaaring makakuha ng isimento sa mga bayarin.
Freedom from an obligation or responsibility under the law.
He needs to present the exemption document before entering the school.
Kailangan niyang ipakita ang dokumento ng isimento bago makapasok sa paaralan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to get an exemption
To apply for exemption from an obligation.
kumuha ng isimento

Related Words

freedom
The state of being free from limitations or obligations.
kalayaan
permission
A type of authorization not to comply with a law or regulation.
pahintulot

Slang Meanings

A person who loves to recycle or collect various items.
Of course, he's just an isimento, that's why he always brings old bottles to school.
Siyempre, isimento lang siya, kaya't laging nagdadala ng lumang bote sa paaralan.
A person who is frugal or stingy.
He doesn't want to buy a new cellphone, he's an isimento.
Ayaw niya bilhan ng bagong cellphone, isimento kasi ‘yan.