Exemption from an obligation, duty, or payment; being relieved from something one would normally have to do or pay.
学生は授業料の一部が免除された。
Students had part of their tuition fees waived.
重い病気にかかったため、税の一部が免除されることになった。
Because of a serious illness, part of the taxes will be exempted.
この条件を満たせば、入学試験が免除されます。
If you meet these conditions, you'll be exempt from the entrance exam.