immunity

/ɪˈmjunəti/
noun
  1. The ability of your body to resist or fight off a disease or infection.
    • Some people have natural immunity to certain viruses.
    • After recovering from chickenpox, you usually have immunity for life.
    • Vaccines help build immunity without making you sick.
  2. Special protection from legal punishment, prosecution, or a duty.
    • Diplomats often have diplomatic immunity while in foreign countries.
    • The law gives the company immunity from certain types of lawsuits.
    • The witness was granted immunity from prosecution in exchange for testimony.
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