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immunity

/ɪˈmjuːnəti/noun4 syllables

Immunity means: an act exempting someone.

Synonyms for immunity6

noun, as in an act exempting someone

exemption, granting immunity

noun, as in the state of not being susceptible

unsusceptibility

noun, as in (medicine) the condition in which an organism can resist disease

also used for immunity

free pass, get out of jail free card

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What does immunity mean?4

noun

1

an act exempting someone“he was granted immunity from prosecution”

2

the state of not being susceptible“unsusceptibility to rust”

3

(medicine) the condition in which an organism can resist disease

4

the quality of being unaffected by something“immunity to criticism”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with immunity?3

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Immunity in a sentence

  • The immunity from vaccines can wear off, which means booster vaccines might be needed.mccarras
  • Members of parliament deserve immunity and a paid salary to guarantee their independence.Dejo
  • This decision was a self-serving measure designed to procure immunity from prosecution.rafaeld4
  • He couldn't be charged because he had diplomatic immunity.garynw
  • His diplomatic passport entitles him to immunity from criminal prosecution.Amastan
  • Scientists don't know yet if herd immunity is possible with this virus.mccarras
  • How long do babies carry their mother's immunity?Igider
  • You still need to wear a mask until herd immunity is achieved.shekitten

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Forms of immunity

as a noun

plural
immunities