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 case had previously garnered attention when EZ Lynk argued it should not be sued because it was protected by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996, which gives tech companies immunity when their products are illegally misused.
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Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
The New Jersey nurse winner knew her time was up after the tribe's initial target, Tiffany, won immunity, and after Rizo threatened to play his idol.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 14 May 2026
But he was given federal immunity in return for pleading guilty in state court to two charges of solicitation of prostitution of a minor.
—Claire Healy, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
The housekeeper was granted immunity for her cooperation in the case.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
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Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
The New Jersey nurse winner knew her time was up after the tribe's initial target, Tiffany, won immunity, and after Rizo threatened to play his idol.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 14 May 2026
But he was given federal immunity in return for pleading guilty in state court to two charges of solicitation of prostitution of a minor.
—Claire Healy, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
The housekeeper was granted immunity for her cooperation in the case.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immunity
Noun
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On the upper, the brand’s ToeTection abrasion cage provides durability and protection while helping establish a lockdown support.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Proponents of such protections should reframe the debate accordingly or risk ceding some ethical high ground.—
Adam W. Gaffney,
STAT,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The winner of the PGA Championship receives a lifetime exemption into the championship, five years of exemptions into the four majors, a five-year PGA Tour membership, and a seven-year DP World Tour membership.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Your vehicles, investment accounts and other non-retirement assets may also be subject to collection efforts depending on state exemption rules and the type of judgment involved.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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For Carl Douglas, one of those defense attorneys, that moment stands among his clearest memories of the trial.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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But Detroit’s damning offensive flaws, which its defense compensated for during the regular season, were exposed by the Cavs.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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None have actively traded individual securities while in office.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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The agency will also work with law enforcement to increase security around the dam.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Dalila Santiago, a close friend and leader in López’s movement, said after rampant impunity in Honduras, Fúnez’s detention came as a shock.—
Marlon González,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Dalila Santiago, a close friend and leader in López’s movement, said after rampant impunity in the Honduras, Fúnez's detention came as a shock.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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“Immunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immunity. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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