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
The avian flu virus has no vaccine, and experts consulted by the city and others interviewed by the Orlando Sentinel say the best practice is to allow the disease to run its course, with the thought that surviving birds would develop immunity.
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Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Even then, defendants are often able to get their case removed to federal court to settle the question of immunity.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
The Supreme Court unbelievably gave this president immunity from any prosecution while performing the duties of president!
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
That guy is protected by absolute immunity.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2026
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Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Even then, defendants are often able to get their case removed to federal court to settle the question of immunity.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
The Supreme Court unbelievably gave this president immunity from any prosecution while performing the duties of president!
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
That guy is protected by absolute immunity.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immunity
Noun
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Free-solo climber Alex Honnold was reportedly paid about $500,000 to climb the Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes or protection, an act that carried a nontrivial risk of death.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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These plans are not insurance, and therefore not subject to the Affordable Care Act's rules or protections, says Joann Volk, a professor at Georgetown University who studies private insurance markets.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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If Rhode Island moved to a full tax exemption on Social Security benefits, ITEP estimates that 75% of the savings would go to the top 20% of households by income in that state.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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Schools are allowed to apply for exemptions for programs of study that are primarily focused on racial, ethnic or gender studies.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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In defense of the project, the developers say low-income housing is greatly needed in Placer County, and the population boom would support growth for local businesses.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Celtics opened with one of their most dominant quarters of the season, outscoring the Blazers 32-11 through balanced offense and smothering defense.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Tens of millions of Iranians rely on the regime for their livelihood, and tens of thousands of fathers and sons serve in the security forces that would be targeted.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in separate statements, praised the security forces for the operations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Armed federal agents act with immunity and impunity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Masked men were terrorizing an entire city, operating with impunity.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Immunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immunity. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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