EXEMPTION FROM LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY

In spite of great quantity of scientific research works regarding the exemption from legal responsibility, both on industrial and on theoretical level, the scientists do not give the common theoretical meaning of this very scientific and legal category. In the article, the author examines the concept and the legal nature of exemption from the legal responsibility. Based on the etymology of word “exemption” and the legal nature of exemption from legal responsibility as a legal promotion the author formulates the definition of exemption from legal responsibility as provided by law (or in definite cases – agreement), the opportunity not to perform the duty of the offender to undergo condemnation, the restriction of the right of property or personal non-property and its realization in case of non-fulfilment of legal duties for the respect and execution of law requirements.