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
As governor, Rocha Moya has immunity from criminal prosecution.
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Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
She was later granted immunity and testified this week.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
That request in a consulting agreement and promising immunity has figured prominently in both the killing and the trial alongside the arrest warrant.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
If our systems are straining to track a familiar disease with relatively strong baseline immunity, that raises serious questions about readiness for emerging disease threats.
—Michael C. Burgess, STAT, 30 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
She was later granted immunity and testified this week.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
That request in a consulting agreement and promising immunity has figured prominently in both the killing and the trial alongside the arrest warrant.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
If our systems are straining to track a familiar disease with relatively strong baseline immunity, that raises serious questions about readiness for emerging disease threats.
—Michael C. Burgess, STAT, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immunity
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On almost any other night, being without Town’s playmaking or Robinson’s rim protection and rebounding dominance would tank the Knicks.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Which means all the due process protections afforded to defendants in criminal courts do not necessarily apply to non-citizens facing deportation.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Homeowners age 65 and older with a homestead exemption would not see a tax increase unless major improvements are made to their property.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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In his first solo PGA test since earning a two-year exemption.—
Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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During her first two-plus seasons on the local stage in Lemont, Pontrelli has been a standout from her impressive offensive stats to her versatility on defense.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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The Knicks also targeted the 7-footer on defense, repeatedly using pick-and-rolls to get Embiid matched up with point guard Jalen Brunson, who erupted for 35 points in 31 minutes.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Democrats and defense experts warned that the move could benefit Russia and weaken NATO security.—
Ben Finley,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Many HOAs inquire about the rules regarding the installation of security-monitoring cameras.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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For major criminals, the city seemed to offer not only impunity but also sunshine, an easy life style, and safety.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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The indictment presents a detailed and devastating narrative of how, for years, officials in Sinaloa have allegedly worked hand in hand with mobsters, enriching themselves and allowing the gang to operate with seeming impunity.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Immunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immunity. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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