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Definition immunity in American English

immunity noun

noun
/ɪˈmjunəti/
1

a situation in which someone is not affected by something such as a law because they have a special job or position

Example

immunity from prosecution

Example

They would be granted immunity if they gave evidence in court.

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2

the protection that someone's body gives them against a particular disease

Example

It is possible to develop an immunity to many illnesses.

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Definition immunity in American English