Definition of diplomatic immunity
: an international law that gives foreign diplomats special rights in the country where they are working
Note: Under diplomatic immunity, diplomats cannot be arrested and do not have to pay taxes while working in other countries.
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“Diplomatic immunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diplomatic%20immunity. Accessed 23 Jun. 2021.
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