immunity

noun

i-ˈmyü-nə-tē How to pronounce immunity (audio)
Definition of immunitynext
as in protection
freedom from punishment, harm, or loss the suspect refused to name his partners unless he was granted immunity

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Recent Examples of immunity But Fader wondered aloud whether anyone in the legislature was aware of the immunity that ended in the 1980s with the passage of the Maryland Tort Claims Act. — Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 10 Nov. 2026 The team that completes its mission with the fewest spottings earns immunity for one team member in the next round, who then becomes team captain. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026 If lawmakers had accepted his resignation, he would have been given immunity and special protections. — Michael Rios, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026 The Supreme Court justices unanimously ruled 9-0 that the Yearsley defense does not provide immunity from suit and denied GEO Group the right to an immediate appeal. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for immunity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immunity
  1. protection
  2. exemption
  3. defense
  4. security
  5. impunity
Noun
  • Going forward, Republicans must be guided by core conservative principles grounded in free market economics, defense of constitutional rights, and the protection of human life, religious liberty and parental rights in raising their children.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Such systems could one day monitor signals such as heart or muscle activity while providing an additional layer of protection against bacterial growth.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of protection
Noun
  • These exemptions distinguish ordinary promotional pricing from algorithms that use personal information to determine individualized prices.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Applying for the exemption A few days before RT was awarded the grant, its board of directors authorized the agency to seek exemptions from a California Air Resources Board requirement related to zero-emission buses.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of exemption
Noun
  • American forces have moved additional missile defenses and munitions into the region.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • On Monday, as Palacios wrapped up his second-day of testimony under cross-examination by Sanon’s defense lawyer Humberto Dominguez, Désir made his initial appearance before a federal magistrate judge in Miami across the street.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of defense
Noun
  • Ukraine wants to ensure that Moscow doesn't invade again, and EU officials say any discussions on Europe's security arrangements could only start after a ceasefire.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Needless to say, security will be tight at the invitation-only event.
    — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of security
Noun
  • Mathilda, a group led by former commune members, called on the institution financially divest from Muehl’s work, and on the Austrian government to investigate how the commune functioned with impunity for nearly two decades.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 12 Nov. 2026
  • This shows that the persecution of the Hazara also continues with complete impunity.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of impunity

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